Implementing the second phase of the BEST-MED initiative, the Union of Hellenic Chambers of commerce and Industry organised BtoB meetings in Thessaloniki, on the occasion of the International Tourism Fair “PHILOXENIA”. The main focus was the application of products-services of alternative energy resources-water and environmental management in the tourism sector of MED countries.

Ten Greek enterprises (Helional, Voltampere, Eco-Sun, My Planet, Exel Mac Metal, Oikoenergeia, Hellas Solar Power, Solar Light, ENIMEX) working in the field of the eco-sustainable products, services and technologies and eleven enterprises from the tourist hotel sector of the MED countries, for a total of 21 enterprises, participated to the event. The Greek-Italian Chamber, based in Thessaloniki, has helped in the recruitment of the 10 Greek companies. During the BtoBs, entrepreneurs from Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia expressed a real interest in adopting the eco-sustainable services, products and technologies offered by the Greek enterprises, and exchanged information for the preparation of feasibility studies and the development of future partnerships. A visit at PHILOXENIA was organised after the BtoB meetings, where MED companies had the possibility to contact partners and tour operators and discuss eventual agreements.