INFORMATION FOR NEW STARTERS

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In the second section, we give you some information about the villages you will be staying. We are also shortly describing your first day in Sani Resort and Oceania Club, your induction day in Human Resources Department, your meeting with your supervisor and your exact departmental placement in our hotels.

In the third and final section, you are given some general information about your stay in Sani Resort and Oceania Club as well as the climate conditions in Chalkidiki.

The date you are expected to arrive is the one mentioned on your contract. Please plan your trip one or two days prior to this date and inform us accordingly.

We look forward to welcoming you at Sani Resort and Oceania Club family.

The Human Resources and Development Department Sani Resort & Oceania Club

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4 2. LOCATION & TRANSPORTATION

2.1. HOW TO ARRIVE IN THESSALONIKI

In order to arrive in Sani Resort and Oceania Club, your first travel destination is Thessaloniki/Greece. Located within northern Greece (Central Macedonia) and being the second biggest city of Greece, after Athens, Thessaloniki is often referred to as the Country's Cultural Capital (http://www.thessaloniki.world-guides.com/).

You can reach Thessaloniki/Greece by the following ways:

a. By plane

“Macedonia” Airport is located around 15 km / 9 miles to the south-east of the city centre, near “Thermaikos” bay. The airport is connected to the city centre by 24-hour bus transport, operated by “OASTH” station. “Macedonia” airport is connected to:

Germany, Austria, Swiss: Berlin-Tegel, Berlin-Schönefeld, Dresden, Düsseldorf, Erfurt,

Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hannover, Leipzig/Halle, Munich, Nuremberg,

Paderborn/Lippstadt, Stuttgart, Zürich, Vienna, Cologne, Friedrichshafen, Basel,

United Kingdom, Denmark, Sweden: Gatwick, Luton,

London-Heathrow, Manchester , Bristol, East Midlands, Manchester, Newcastle, Copenhagen, Stockholm-Arlanda

France & BeNeLux, Italy, Spain : Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Brussels, Rome-Fiumicino, Milan-Malpensa, Barcelona (charter)

Balkans & Eastern Europe: Ljubljana, Belgrade, Tirana, Băneasa, Bucharest-Henri Coandă, Prague, Budapest, Brno, Ostrava, Vnukovo, Moscow-Domodedovo, Kiev (charter), Minsk, Krasnodar, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Yekaterinburg, Yerevan

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CONTACT MACEDONIA AIRPORT: PHONE NO: +302310 985000, 473212, 473312, 985177, 985188, 985156 FAX NO: +30 2310475555 E-MAIL : [email protected] www.thessalonikiairport.gr/arrivals/ b. By bus

Thessaloniki is connected via the intercity bus network with every corner of Greece. The Central Intercity “Macedonia” Bus Terminal lies in the west side of the city, at 194 Giannitson str.

If you want to reach Thessaloniki from Athens:

Intercity buses from Athens make the trip to Thessaloniki in about 6:30 hours, including a 20-minute stop and cost approximately 40€.

If you want to reach Thessaloniki from other countries:

A number of local travel agencies arrange transport to Thessaloniki daily by car or minibus. For the exact departure dates, costs and travel times, please contact relevant travel agencies in your country.

CONTACT CENTRAL INTERCITY BUS TERMINAL:

PHONE NO THESSALONIKI: +30 2310595408 PHONE NO ATHENS: +30 2105150025 E-MAIL: [email protected] www.ktelmacedonia.gr

c. By train

The Greek Railway Company is called “Trainose”. Thessaloniki Central “Macedonia” Train Station is located in the center of the city, closer to the Westside, at 28 Monastiriou str. There are daily direct train connections from/to Athens.

There are also direct train connections to other countries:

Sofia (6 hours)

Bucharest

Skopje (3:40 hours)

Belgrade (12:40 hours)

Istanbul (12:30 hours)

You can buy Balkan FlexiPass tickets (Rail travel in Europe) for 50€ in Thessaloniki Station's International Office.

CONTACT THESSALONIKI CENTRAL TRAIN STATION:

PHONE NO: 210 5297777, INFOLINE: 1110 http://www.trainose.gr/

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6 2.2. HOW TO ARRIVE IN SANI RESORT AND OCEANIA CLUB

Sani Resort and Oceania Club are in Kassandra Peninsula, the western of the three “fingers” of Chalkidiki, next to Sithonia and Mount Athos Peninsulas. Sani Resort is located in Sani area, close to Nea Fokea village. Oceania Club is located in Nea Moudania town.

You can reach Sani Resort and Oceania Club by the following ways:

a. By taxi

When you arrive in Thessaloniki, the easiest way to come either to Sani Resort or to Oceania Club is by taxi either from “Macedonia” Airport or Intercity “Macedonia” Bus Terminal or “Macedonia” Train Station. By taxi, it will cost you approximately 90€. If arriving in a group, in order to reduce the cost, you can share a taxi with three more friends.

b. By bus

Buses for Chalkidiki depart from Chalkidiki Bus Station or “KTEL Chalkidikis” which is located in the eastside of the city. Chalkidiki bus station can be reached in two ways:

By taxi:

From “Macedonia” Airport, the taxi will cost approximately 10€. From “Macedonia” Bus Terminal or “Macedonia” Train Station it will cost approximately 30€.

By bus:

The bus No 45A operates the route from Intercity Makedonia Bus Terminal to Chalkidiki Bus Station. No 45B operates the opposite route. This bus stops at the Railway Station.

The bus No 79, operates the route from the airport to Chalkidiki bus Station through IKEA. 1. Pick up the bus No 79 from the airport

2. Get off to IKEA bus stop

3. Pick up the bus No 36B and get off to Chalkidiki Bus Station or “KTEL Chalkidikis” This route will cost you approximately 2€.

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Find everyday routes on the site http://www.oasth.gr/ KTEL-AERODROMIO” and “36: VOULGARI-ZONI KENOTOMIAS”.

When you reach Chalkidiki bus station:

Pick up the bus to Kassandra-Kallithea and get off to Nea Fokea bus stop if you will be placed in Sani Resort or

Pick up the bus to Nea Moudania if you will be placed in Oceania Club. This route will cost you 7€ more.

CONTACT CHALKIDIKI BUS STATION: PHONE NO THESSALONIKI:2310-316 555 PHONE NO NEA MOUDANIA: 23730-21228 PHONE NO KASSANDRA: 23740-22214 E-mail: [email protected]

http://www.in-ktel.gr/index.php 3. NEA FOKEA VILLAGE

Nea Fokea is the closest village to Sani Resort and the village where employee accommodation is located. Nea Fokea is an attraction for many tourists as it offers a unique natural beauty. The inhabitants of the village are 1.500 but during the summer months this number increases to 10.000. The village is developed enough to offer hotels and entertainment with many traditional cafes and famous sea-food tavernas. Sani Resort employee bus passes from the football court of the village almost every hour. You will be analytically informed on your first day in Human Resources Department.

At your first arrival in Nea Fokea village, it would be better to take a taxi (contact taxi center: +30 2374099200) to reach Sani Resort. Employees of Human Resources Department are there to welcome you from 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. In case you arrive late, you will find at the main gate of Sani Beach Hotel an envelope with your name which will contain the key of your room and all the details you need to know about your accommodation and transportation the next day from your room to the hotels. In case of unexpected arrival and in case you have not informed the Human Resources Department, you can book a room only for one night in one of the hotels of Nea Fokea village. Approximate cost/night for double room b&b 50€-60€:

Hotel Alexandros: +30 2374081500 (www.hotel-alexandros-neafokea.gr/main.htm)

Hotel Kiwi: +302374081855 (www.hotelkiwi.gr/)

4. NEA MOUDANIA – DIONYSIOU VILLAGE

Nea Moudania is the closest village to Oceania Club, fifteen minutes walk from the hotel. In Nea Moudania you will find plenty of cafés, restaurants and tavernas with menus designed

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8 quality productions throughout the summer. Nea Moudania offers plenty of shops. Every Wednesday, the largest outdoor market in the area takes place.

When you arrive in Nea Moudania, in order to reach Oceania Club, you can either take a taxi which will cost you approximately 5€ (contact taxi center: +30 2373021371) or you may take the local bus (contact bus station: +30 2373021228) to Dionysiou Village which will drop you in front of the hotel. Dionysiou village is fifteen minutes walk from Oceania Club and the village where employee accommodation is located. Oceania employee bus passes almost every hour from Dionysiou village, across the main church. You will be analytically informed on your first day in Human Resources Department of Oceania Club. Human Resources Department at Oceania Club does not operate everyday. In case you arrive in a non-working day, you will find at the reception of the hotel, an envelope with your name which will contain the key of your room and all the details you need to know about your accommodation and transportation the next day from your room to the hotel. In case of unexpected arrival and in case you have not informed the Human Resources Department, you can book a room only for one night in one of the hotels of the Nea Moudania town. Approximate cost/night for double room b&b 50€-60€:

Hotel Philipos: +30 23730 24430, 24429 (http://www.filipposhotel.gr/)

Hotel Sokratis: +30 23730 21461, 23180 (http://www.sokratishotel.gr/)

5. YOUR FIRST DAY IN SANI RESORT AND OCEANIA CLUB 5.1. Your first day in Human Resources Department

After you have settled in your room, you are ready to take a more analytical look at the envelope we prepared for you.

You will find a map of Nea Fokea village or Dionysiou village with some information to help you understand where you are and what you can do. You will see marked in the map your room and Sani or Oceania staff bus stops. You will also find the Employee Bus Schedule which shows what time you can take the bus to reach the hotels.

The bus will bring you to Human Resources Office, where you will be welcomed, registered and given all necessary information regarding your occupation and stay with us. You will also attain the “induction day” in a group which will be defined at your arrival. At the end of the induction day, you will be given the “Employee Handbook” and you will be able to answer some basic questions about Sani Resort and Oceania Club. The Employee Handbook is a very useful manual which must be carefully read during the first days of your stay.

5.2. Documentation

Employees and trainees are required to bring with them the following documents:

Passport

ID card if acquired

Visa card when coming from outside the European Union

4 passport photographs

Original contract, if not previously sent to the HR Department

School License, if not previously sent to the HR Department (only for trainees)

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5.3. Your first day with your supervisor

At your first day in Sani Resort and Oceania Club, you will be able to have your breakfast, lunch and dinner at the employee restaurant of the hotel you will be working.

About your meeting with your supervisor, you will be informed by the HR Department. When you will meet your supervisor, he/she will lead you to your department, give you your uniform, departmental manuals and schedule your training/working timetable.

6. GENERAL INFORMATION

Your standard accommodation and meals are provided by Sani Resort and Oceania Club. In the room you will be staying, you will be supplied with:

1 pillow

2 sheets

1 blanket

2 towels (face and body)

You will be given also a uniform which will be cleaned and ironed by the “Linen Department” of your hotel.

According to the department you will be working at, you will be requested to purchase the appropriate footwear, therefore, do not buy any shoes prior to your arrival.

During your stay, you will be entitled three meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) at the staff restaurant of the hotel you will be working.

7. THE WEATHER

At the table below, you may have a first idea of what the weather is like in Chalkidiki.

Make sure that if you arrive in April, you will definitely need some of your winter clothes. Maybe a scarf and warm socks will be helpful for the rainy days of spring…!

In the heart of the summer, the temperature is so high you wish you were at the beach all day long! Don’t forget your swim wear!

When summer passes, September and October bring clouds and a jacket is absolutely necessary, especially in the early morning hours…

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We are looking forward to meet and welcome you

as part of Sani Resort and Oceania club team!

Have a safe journey and see you soon!!

8. CONTACT INFORMATION AND OPERATING HOURS

HUMAN RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SANI S.A. TEL: +30 23740 99440

FAX: +30 23740 99441 E-MAIL: [email protected] www.saniresort.com

MARIA KARAFOULIDOU

HUMAN RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MANAGER TEL: +30 23740 99438

FAX: +30 23740 99441 MOB: +30 6948744884

E-MAIL: [email protected] MARIA HARALAMPIDOU

HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITER TEL: +30 23740 99447

FAX: +30 23740 99441 MOB: +30 6949594185

E-MAIL: [email protected] GAVRIELLA AVRAMIDOU

HUMAN RESOURCES HEAD RECRUITER TEL/FAX: +30 23730 95156 MOB: +30 6943071940 E-MAIL: [email protected] DESPINA DIMAKI ACCOMODATION SUPERVISOR TEL: +30 23740 99446 FAX: +30 23740 99441 MOB: +30 6948313978 E-MAIL: [email protected] HRD OPERATION HOURS MONDAY – SATURDAY 09:00 – 17:00

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We are looking forward to meet and welcome you

as part of Sani Resort and Oceania club team!

Have a safe journey and see you soon!!