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A morning in the side streets of Plaka, lected as the competition winners – and the The winners’ profiles
smiles on camera with the Acrop- “Athenian Trendsetters” are... Natasha Sem-
olis in the background, a group of mence and Stamatia Kostariga from the Unit- Stamatia Costariga,
friends locked in an embrace in a ed Kingdom, and Miha Plank from Slovenia. UK
picturesque square, the sun melting into the The touching poem about Athens written by
sea and a stamp that reads “Ι λove Aθεns”. Stamatia Kostariga which lyrically connected • Για την ασύγκριτη ιστορία της.
These are but a few of the 13 million memo- the city’s past, present and future, the coffee For its incomparable history.
ries depicted across the social media as part Miha Plank savoured on Kolonaki square as • Για τη γέννηση της Δημοκρατίας
of AIA’s innovative “I’m an Aθenian too” cam- he gazed at passersby, the traditional des- και τη μοναδική ομορφιά της
paign in collaboration with Marketing Greece, serts he sampled and the enchanting views Ακρόπολης. | For Democracy
which a few months ago invited us to share of the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion, as well brought to life and Acropolis’ unbearable beauty.
our personal stories on Athens through a col- as experiences of contemporary Athens that • Για τη δόξα του παρελθόντος και τα λαμπρά μυαλά του μέλλοντός
lection of special photos. These images por- surprised Natasha Semmence; these were της. | For the glory of its past and the bright minds of its future.
tray the many different aspects of the city, the the memories that won over the Judging • Γι' αυτές τις διαφορετικές κουλτούρες και τους ανθρώπους που
touching moments and unique experiences Committee, much like the city of Athens won συναντάς σε κάθε γωνιά της. | For all these different cultures and
felt by all competition participants and visi- the hearts of these three new ambassadors. people found on every turn.
tors; an amalgamation of instances that show Without a doubt, the public’s reception is only • Για τα μέρη που απομένουν να ανακαλύψεις και για τους
the city’s attractions having made thousands further evidence of the success of the “I’m an ήχους της. | For the places still to discover and the sound yet
of visitors feel like... Athenians! This is fur- Aθenian too” campaign, an effort that evolved unrevealed.
ther highlighted by the extent of participa- from AIA’s “Perhaψ you’re an AΘenian too!” • Για την ελευθερία που μου αποπνέει. | For the freedom that
tion, with records of more than 80.000 visits initiative, which has been actively promoting brings in me.
to the www.iamanathenian.com microsite, Athens as an exciting global destination at var- • F or these, I am an Athenian. | For these, I am an Athenian.
approximately 9590 mobileapp downloads ious international airports over the past year.
and 190,000 views on the campaign video Miha Plank,
on YouTube and Facebook (http://youtu.be/ And the prize is… Slovenia
BNvz5PYnvCw). The three Aθεnians will enjoy the opportuni-
The journey to victory was more than pleas- ty to return to the city for five days. The prize Drink coffee at Kolonaki
ant: participants uploaded their chosen image includes four nights in a 4 or 5-star hotel Square, observe the passersby
of Athens using one of the “I’m an Aθenian for two, as well as return airfare to Athens. and enjoy the Greek pastries
too” stamps and hey presto, they shared their This campaign could not have been possible like Kataifi, Samali and Revani.
story via the social media. This simple ac- without the contribution of Aegean Airlines Hike to Kap Sounion, visit amazing temple dedicated to
tion was all it took to enter the competition, and the Athens - Attica & Argosaronic Ho- Poseidon and enjoy breathtaking view over the city. Not
which offered three people with a passion tel Association, in particular Airotel Stratos only this, the city of Athens offered me so much more.
for Athens the chance to win an unforgetta- Vassilikos, Airotel Alexandros Hotel και Ti- Athens has some most beautiful beaches. Most delicious
ble five-day holiday in the city for two. The tania Hotel, where the winners will be stay- food I have ever tried. Fascinating history. European
uploaded images went on a digital journey ing during their trip. city charm. The harmony between the ancient and the
around the world, showcasing interesting contemporary mix perfectly together. And that’s only one of
aspects of the city through the eyes of those E να πρωινό στα σοκάκια της Πλάκας, χα- the reasons I left Athens totally speechless. On every corner
who are proud to call themselves Aθenians. μόγελα στο φακό με φόντο την Ακρό- you can enjoy diversity, and history of the city. Not only
The public was also involved – they helped πολη, μία παρέα αγκαλιά σε μία γρα- the history of the Athens, history of the humanity. After all,
identify the 100 users with the most popular φική πλατεία, ο ήλιος να κρύβεται beginning of us all is in Athens. So how one would not feel
posts and the most likes, thus compiling the στη θάλασσα και μία σφραγίδα που λέει «Ι λove like an Athenian?
100 Top Trending list during the initial stag- Aθεns». Αυτές ήταν μερικές από τις 13 εκατομ- Πιείτε καφέ στην Πλατεία Κολωνακίου βλέποντας τους
es of the competition. μύρια αναμνήσεις που απεικονίστηκαν στα social περαστικούς κι απολαύστε ελληνικά γλυκά, όπως κανταΐφι,
Moving to the next phase, the top 100 users media μέσω της πρωτοποριακής καμπάνιας του σάμαλι, ραβανί. Περπατήστε στο Σούνιο κι επισκεφθείτε
were asked to send in a new image and a ΔΑΑ και της Marketing Greece, “I’m an Aθenian, τον συγκλονιστικό Ναό του Ποσειδώνα, με τη μοναδική
short story (60-70 words) in which they de- too”, η οποία μας κάλεσε πριν από μερικούς μή- του θέα στην πόλη. Όμως, η πόλη της Αθήνας μου έδωσε
scribed the reasons they feel at home in Ath- νες να μοιραστούμε τις δικές μας ιστορίες από πολλά περισσότερα: τις καλύτερες γεύσεις που έχω
ens. Each story was marked out of ten for the την Αθήνα και να τις αφηγηθούμε μέσα από ξε- δοκιμάσει ποτέ. Τη συναρπαστική ιστορία. Τη γοητεία μιας
experience it narrated and the way it promot- χωριστές φωτογραφίες. Οι εικόνες αυτές μιλούν ευρωπαϊκής πρωτεύουσας. Την αρμονία μεταξύ αρχαιότητας
ed the city by a five-member Judging Com- για τα διαφορετικά πρόσωπα της πρωτεύουσας, κι άρτιας πρόσμειξης - αυτός είναι ένας μόνο από τους
mittee comprised of AIA’s Communications για τις συγκινήσεις που προσέφερε στους συμ- λόγους που έφυγα από την Αθήνα άφωνος. Σε κάθε γωνιά
and Marketing Director Ioanna Papadopoulou, μετέχοντες του διαγωνισμού και για τις μοναδι- απολαμβάνεις τη διαφορετικότητα, τη φιλικότητα και το
“Borders of Adventure” travel blogger Becki ανοιχτό πνεύμα της πόλης. Όχι μόνο την ιστορία της Αθήνας,
Enright, Senior Editor at Athinorama maga- ιστορία της ανθρωπότητας. Έτσι κι αλλιώς, οι απαρχές
zine Despina Zefkili, travel photojournalist μας βρίσκονται εδώ, επομένως πώς θα μπορούσε να μην
Carlo Raciti and Head of PR and Editorial for αισθανθεί κάποιος Αθηναίος;
Marketing Greece Thrasyvoulos Petropoulos.
The three most inventive entries were se- 91
smiles on camera with the Acrop- “Athenian Trendsetters” are... Natasha Sem-
olis in the background, a group of mence and Stamatia Kostariga from the Unit- Stamatia Costariga,
friends locked in an embrace in a ed Kingdom, and Miha Plank from Slovenia. UK
picturesque square, the sun melting into the The touching poem about Athens written by
sea and a stamp that reads “Ι λove Aθεns”. Stamatia Kostariga which lyrically connected • Για την ασύγκριτη ιστορία της.
These are but a few of the 13 million memo- the city’s past, present and future, the coffee For its incomparable history.
ries depicted across the social media as part Miha Plank savoured on Kolonaki square as • Για τη γέννηση της Δημοκρατίας
of AIA’s innovative “I’m an Aθenian too” cam- he gazed at passersby, the traditional des- και τη μοναδική ομορφιά της
paign in collaboration with Marketing Greece, serts he sampled and the enchanting views Ακρόπολης. | For Democracy
which a few months ago invited us to share of the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion, as well brought to life and Acropolis’ unbearable beauty.
our personal stories on Athens through a col- as experiences of contemporary Athens that • Για τη δόξα του παρελθόντος και τα λαμπρά μυαλά του μέλλοντός
lection of special photos. These images por- surprised Natasha Semmence; these were της. | For the glory of its past and the bright minds of its future.
tray the many different aspects of the city, the the memories that won over the Judging • Γι' αυτές τις διαφορετικές κουλτούρες και τους ανθρώπους που
touching moments and unique experiences Committee, much like the city of Athens won συναντάς σε κάθε γωνιά της. | For all these different cultures and
felt by all competition participants and visi- the hearts of these three new ambassadors. people found on every turn.
tors; an amalgamation of instances that show Without a doubt, the public’s reception is only • Για τα μέρη που απομένουν να ανακαλύψεις και για τους
the city’s attractions having made thousands further evidence of the success of the “I’m an ήχους της. | For the places still to discover and the sound yet
of visitors feel like... Athenians! This is fur- Aθenian too” campaign, an effort that evolved unrevealed.
ther highlighted by the extent of participa- from AIA’s “Perhaψ you’re an AΘenian too!” • Για την ελευθερία που μου αποπνέει. | For the freedom that
tion, with records of more than 80.000 visits initiative, which has been actively promoting brings in me.
to the www.iamanathenian.com microsite, Athens as an exciting global destination at var- • F or these, I am an Athenian. | For these, I am an Athenian.
approximately 9590 mobileapp downloads ious international airports over the past year.
and 190,000 views on the campaign video Miha Plank,
on YouTube and Facebook (http://youtu.be/ And the prize is… Slovenia
BNvz5PYnvCw). The three Aθεnians will enjoy the opportuni-
The journey to victory was more than pleas- ty to return to the city for five days. The prize Drink coffee at Kolonaki
ant: participants uploaded their chosen image includes four nights in a 4 or 5-star hotel Square, observe the passersby
of Athens using one of the “I’m an Aθenian for two, as well as return airfare to Athens. and enjoy the Greek pastries
too” stamps and hey presto, they shared their This campaign could not have been possible like Kataifi, Samali and Revani.
story via the social media. This simple ac- without the contribution of Aegean Airlines Hike to Kap Sounion, visit amazing temple dedicated to
tion was all it took to enter the competition, and the Athens - Attica & Argosaronic Ho- Poseidon and enjoy breathtaking view over the city. Not
which offered three people with a passion tel Association, in particular Airotel Stratos only this, the city of Athens offered me so much more.
for Athens the chance to win an unforgetta- Vassilikos, Airotel Alexandros Hotel και Ti- Athens has some most beautiful beaches. Most delicious
ble five-day holiday in the city for two. The tania Hotel, where the winners will be stay- food I have ever tried. Fascinating history. European
uploaded images went on a digital journey ing during their trip. city charm. The harmony between the ancient and the
around the world, showcasing interesting contemporary mix perfectly together. And that’s only one of
aspects of the city through the eyes of those E να πρωινό στα σοκάκια της Πλάκας, χα- the reasons I left Athens totally speechless. On every corner
who are proud to call themselves Aθenians. μόγελα στο φακό με φόντο την Ακρό- you can enjoy diversity, and history of the city. Not only
The public was also involved – they helped πολη, μία παρέα αγκαλιά σε μία γρα- the history of the Athens, history of the humanity. After all,
identify the 100 users with the most popular φική πλατεία, ο ήλιος να κρύβεται beginning of us all is in Athens. So how one would not feel
posts and the most likes, thus compiling the στη θάλασσα και μία σφραγίδα που λέει «Ι λove like an Athenian?
100 Top Trending list during the initial stag- Aθεns». Αυτές ήταν μερικές από τις 13 εκατομ- Πιείτε καφέ στην Πλατεία Κολωνακίου βλέποντας τους
es of the competition. μύρια αναμνήσεις που απεικονίστηκαν στα social περαστικούς κι απολαύστε ελληνικά γλυκά, όπως κανταΐφι,
Moving to the next phase, the top 100 users media μέσω της πρωτοποριακής καμπάνιας του σάμαλι, ραβανί. Περπατήστε στο Σούνιο κι επισκεφθείτε
were asked to send in a new image and a ΔΑΑ και της Marketing Greece, “I’m an Aθenian, τον συγκλονιστικό Ναό του Ποσειδώνα, με τη μοναδική
short story (60-70 words) in which they de- too”, η οποία μας κάλεσε πριν από μερικούς μή- του θέα στην πόλη. Όμως, η πόλη της Αθήνας μου έδωσε
scribed the reasons they feel at home in Ath- νες να μοιραστούμε τις δικές μας ιστορίες από πολλά περισσότερα: τις καλύτερες γεύσεις που έχω
ens. Each story was marked out of ten for the την Αθήνα και να τις αφηγηθούμε μέσα από ξε- δοκιμάσει ποτέ. Τη συναρπαστική ιστορία. Τη γοητεία μιας
experience it narrated and the way it promot- χωριστές φωτογραφίες. Οι εικόνες αυτές μιλούν ευρωπαϊκής πρωτεύουσας. Την αρμονία μεταξύ αρχαιότητας
ed the city by a five-member Judging Com- για τα διαφορετικά πρόσωπα της πρωτεύουσας, κι άρτιας πρόσμειξης - αυτός είναι ένας μόνο από τους
mittee comprised of AIA’s Communications για τις συγκινήσεις που προσέφερε στους συμ- λόγους που έφυγα από την Αθήνα άφωνος. Σε κάθε γωνιά
and Marketing Director Ioanna Papadopoulou, μετέχοντες του διαγωνισμού και για τις μοναδι- απολαμβάνεις τη διαφορετικότητα, τη φιλικότητα και το
“Borders of Adventure” travel blogger Becki ανοιχτό πνεύμα της πόλης. Όχι μόνο την ιστορία της Αθήνας,
Enright, Senior Editor at Athinorama maga- ιστορία της ανθρωπότητας. Έτσι κι αλλιώς, οι απαρχές
zine Despina Zefkili, travel photojournalist μας βρίσκονται εδώ, επομένως πώς θα μπορούσε να μην
Carlo Raciti and Head of PR and Editorial for αισθανθεί κάποιος Αθηναίος;
Marketing Greece Thrasyvoulos Petropoulos.
The three most inventive entries were se- 91
