With a warm, festive initiative full of meaning, the Radisson Hotel Group welcomed this years holiday season at 10 Urban Roof of Radisson Blu Park Hotel Athens, reaffirming for the second consecutive year its steadfast commitment to supporting SOS Childrens Villages.
On Monday, December 8, partners and friends of the Group, journalists and content creators gathered in a distinctive creative «workshop», taking part in the initiative «Wrapped with Love: Sharing Stories, Spreading Joy», a CSR initiative dedicated to giving and the joy of creation.
In collaboration with Dioptra Publications and SOS Childrens Villages, the participants prepared and wrapped childrens books, adding to each package not only care, but also a personalized wish, with the aim for these books to be given to the children who live and grow up in SOS Childrens Villages.
The creative process and the artistic wrapping were accompanied by the visual artist Katerina Chrysoli, who with her unique aesthetic guided the guests, turning the preparation of the gifts into a collective experience of expression and empathy. Each book became a small work of art, a symbol of acceptance, care and inclusion.
The evening concluded with a festive dinner at the impressive 10 Urban Roof, with enchanting views of the Acropolis, offering guests a complete gastronomic experience, full of flavors that blend tradition with contemporary techniques.
This initiative strengthens the work of SOS Childrens Villages, offering children the chance for a tomorrow filled with care and love. As Mr. Nikos Nikolaidis, General Manager of Radisson Blu Park, emphasized: «Christmas is by definition the celebration of love and giving and we at the Radisson Group are delighted to contribute in this way».
In the same spirit, Lina Vaianou, Fundraising Director of SOS Childrens Villages, underlined the importance of this collaboration, noting: «We warmly thank Radisson Hotels for their support. Their contribution strengthens the work of SOS Childrens Villages and brings hope and security to the children who need it».
Amerissa Basta Communication Manager at Dioptra Publications added «At Dioptra Publications we feel great joy that this holiday season we had the opportunity to offer books and smiles to SOS Childrens Villages. We hope reading will offer companionship, joy and imagination to the children and that every page that reaches the children will be a small dose of hope and warmth».
With initiatives like this, Radisson Hotel Group continues to give real substance to the meaning of hospitality, turning it into an act of giving. Because, in the end, the most beautiful celebrations are the ones that are shared and love stories are always better when wrapped with feeling.
About 10 Urban Roof
10 Urban Roof, set in one of the citys most vibrant spots, opposite the revitalized Pedion tou Areos park and on the iconic Alexandras Avenue, is a contemporary urban destination that blends Athens cosmopolitan energy with the calm of the pool and unparalleled views of the Acropolis. Sleek design and a festive atmosphere create an ideal setting for the holiday season, where gastronomy takes center stage through specially curated festive menus.
At the Christmas Eve Reveillon, the experience begins with an aromatic chestnut veloute with black truffle and jamon serrano, setting the tone for an evening of refined indulgence, before a particularly succulent iberico pork follows accompanied by sweet potato puree, wild asparagus, Peruvian potato chips and a sauce from sweet Samos wine. On Christmas Day, the kitchen turns to the timeless comfort of the holidays with turkey, sweet potato and asparagus, while a fragrant galaktoboureko with semolina cream and citrus syrup signs the ideal finale.
The New Years Eve Reveillon raises the bar of creativity with sweet pumpkin soup with crispy chorizo, langoustine tartare with beluga caviar and beef fillet with white truffle, before surrendering to the sweet luxury of desserts with chocolate, cardamom and exotic fruits. On the first day of the new year, the gastronomic experience continues with an elegant menu that includes mushroom veloute, artichoke ravioli, beef fillet with white asparagus and a refreshing, festive pavlova with wild strawberries, an ideal start to the year in an environment that combines taste, aesthetics and festive sparkle.
