At a presentation recently, Athens 2004 provided an update on its preparations for the 2004 Summer Olympic Games.
During the presentation it was shown that Athens has applications from more than 33,000 volunteers, and the Olympic Products Program, with revenues from existing agreements, has already covered 100 per cent of the budgeted sum.
As for hospitality, the needs of the Olympic Family have been fully covered by securing 17,200 hotel rooms and through construction of seven media villages. For the IP’s, the total number of 1,400 hotel rooms required have already been guaranteed, and 16 dwellings with a total of 2,000 beds will be used to host judges and referees. There was also a briefing on the hospitality program on cruise ships and in private homes.
Security was discussed including the arrest of members of the November 17 terrorist organization.
Regarding transportation, the Operational Plan for Public Transport and Traffic Management has been completed in full cooperation with all the involved state agencies.
Also, the Olympic Training Sites, where the selection of all training facilities and the signing of contracts with the owners has been completed.
Eleven training sties will be housed at the Dekeha complex next to the Olympic Village, to be used for 16 sports.
Finally, 21 International Federations have already approved and accepted the hospitality areas for the judges and referees of the corresponding sports.
