Following consultations on a working draft of the questionnaire to be used in the survey we have settled for a bilingual English/Greek version. Initial indications suggest that many hoteliers / rooms-to-rent units are not comfortable with the internet or even e-mailing, and therefore a paper version of the questionnaire will be offered as an alternative […]
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Tourism Survey: Findings and Conclusions / Έρευνα Τουρισμού: Αποτελέσματα και Συμπεράσματα
Report on the main findings and preliminary conclusions of the 2012 survey Έκθεση με την περίληψη των αποτελεσμάτων και τα προκαταρκτικά συμπεράσματα της έρευνας
Paros Tourism Survey: Findings and Conclusions
The results of the tourism survey that was carried out by the FoP are now available and show that the development of the tourism in Paros can rely on the preponderance of discerning visitors and that there is considerable scope for lengthening the tourist season. They vindicate the aspirations of the FoP and “Paros 2020” […]
Γενική Συνέλευση 2012 / General Assembly 2012
Proceedings of the Annual General Assembly of FoP held on 22.08.11 at Moraitis Winery, Naoussa including the indicative work plan for 2012-2013 [in Greek] and a summary of the main matters discussed with the Mayor of Paros, Mr Vlachogiannis, at a meeting following the General Assembly: 1. The lack of publicity for the recently approved […]
Annual event celebrating 10 years of work by the FoP – 3 August 2012
Οn 3rd August 2012 in the theatre of the Environmental and Cultural Park of Ai Yannis Detis the Friends of Paros together with hundreds of guests celebrated 10 years of continuous work. The evening included a concert with Vassilis Rakopoulos and this year’s distinction of FoP was awarded to the archaologist Fotini Zafeiropoulou. The proceeds […]
Artistic Journey in Paros” 20.07 – 25.08.2013
The Friends of Paros are co-organising for the second year with the municipal agency KDEPAP this activity which aims to contribute towards the development of cultural tourism in Paros. Artists will open their studios from 20 July to 25 August (by appointment) to residents and visitors to Paros.
Πρόσκληση & Δήλωση Συμμετοχής στην Έρευνα / Invitation to Participate and Registration Form
Η πρόσκληση προς όλες τις μονάδες ξενοδοχείων και ενοικιαζομένων δωματίων να πάρουν μέρος στην έρευνα τουρισμού των ΦτΠ και το έντυπο της δήλωσης συμμετοχής (PDF). The invitation to all hotels and rooms-to-rent in Paros to participate in the survey the FoP are planning to launch in June 2012, and the registration form (available only in […]
Letter and Meeting with DEYAP on the need for long-term planning
Following an interview given to “Parianos Typos” in January 2012 by Mr S. Fragoulis, President of DEYAP, on the progress with the installation of a new desalination unit, the FoP sent him a letter and held a meeting with him on 13.02.2012 on the need for a long-term perspective in the management of water resources […]
Open Studios
In a new initiative of the FoP and KDEPAP the artists of Paros opened their studios from 7 to 15 July 2012 and welcomed visitors. It offered an opportunity to Parians to familiarise themselves with the work of artists who live and work in Paros, and created a new attraction for cultural tourism. Over 30 […]
The uniqueness of the archaeological heritage of Paros
The Friends of Paros, the Archaeological Institute of Paros and Cyclades and KDEPAP organised a lecture by the archaeologist Mrs F. Zafeiropoulou on “The uniqueness of the archaeological resources of Paros: the challenge of preserving and promoting them”. The Friends of Paros, the Archaeological Institute of Paros and Cyclades and KDEPAP organised a lecture by […]
Paros 2020: The Action Begins
“Paros 2020” is a vision and strategic plan for the longer-term development of the island, which is being prepared at the initiative of the FoP through a participative and ιnclusive process. Its aim is a “Cycladic, Hospitable and Prosperous Paros”. It’s a plan to address successfully the threats to its character and other challenges from […]
“Paros 2020”: For a Cycladic, Hospitable and Prosperous Paros
Τhe Friends of Paros have initiated the preparation of a long-term vision and strategic plan for the development of the island. Consultation meetings on the initial outline of “Paros 2020” took place on 22.08.2011 at Paros Town Hall and on 28.08.2011 at APOTHIKI Art Center in Parikia. Further work on the development of “Paros 2020” […]
Έρευνα Τουρισμού: Στόχοι και Μεθοδολογία / Tourism Study: Aims and Methodology
Επιστολή των ΦτΠ προς την Επιτροπή Τουρισμού του Δήμου Πάρου με τους στόχους, μεθοδολογία, χρονοδιάγραμμα και πόρους γιά την προτεινόμενη έρευνα. Letter of the FoP to the Tourism Committee of the Municipality of Paros setting out the aims, methodology, timetable and resources of the proposed survey. The letter is available only in Greek.
Editorial Bulletin No. 5 (En)
Dear Friends In 2012 the FoP complete 10 years of continuous work for the preservation of the Cycladic character of Paros and the balanced and sustainable development of the island. Since the summer we have been active in various fields including – as the thinktank of Paros – the further development of the strategic plan […]
Annual Assembly and Elections
The annual assembly of FoP took place on 22.08.11 at Paros Town Hall. It approved the administration council’s report for 2010-11 and the outline of the work plan for 2011-12. It also elected a new administration board. The report highlighted the continuing efforts of FoP to protect the island’s environment including the NATURA site of […]
“Paros 2020”: consultations and further development
Τhe FoP have initiated the preparation of a long-term vision and strategic plan for the development of the island through a participative and inclusive process (see e-Bulletin No 4). Consultation meetings on the initial outline of “Paros 2020” took place on 22.08.11 at the Town Hall of Paros and on 28.08.11 at “APOTHIKI” Art Center […]
From the consultation meeting at “APOTHIKI” Arts Center on 28.08.2011
Further work on the development of “Paros 2020” has continued since last Summer in consultation with local stakeholders (Hoteliers Association, DEYAP, Archilochos, Hellenic Society, Innovaros, etc).
The future of Parikia seafront
Piecemeal changes have over the years altered the traditional Cycladic character of the seafront of Parikia. A major unsympathetic development was the construction of a huge breakwater, known as “ta vrahia” (the rocks). This made it impossible for local residents and visitors to be “by the sea” in a long stretch of the seafront, underneath […]
Annual Event 2011
The annual event of the FoP and fund raising dinner took place on 11 August 2011. Distinctions were awarded to the publications “Paros Life” and “Ta Pariana” for their contribution to the cultural life of the island. Τhe Annual Event of the FoP and fund raising dinner took place on 11 August 2011 at Swiss […]
From Mayor Christos Vlachoyiannis’s address
From Mayor Christos Vlachoyiannis’s address: “Paros Life offers an important service to the island’s international community, which – if we were better organised as a local authority – we could be offering. I believe that non-Greek speakers and foreign nationals living on our island should be able to integrate into our society under the best […]