The D GROUP at the event organized by the Region of Western Macedonia in Syntagma
Western Macedonia’s dynamic transition into a new era was marked by the highly successful event held on Thursday, September 24, in the Multipurpose Hall of the Syntagma Metro Station. The event, which brought together leading institutional representatives, was highlighted by the keynote presentation by the President of the D GROUP, Dr. Dimitris Derpanis, who announced the strategic plan for the “next chapter” of the Vasilitsa National Ski Center.
Joining Forces for “A Region in Transition”
The event highlighted a cohesive vision for the region. Opening remarks were delivered by the Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance, Mr. Nikos Papathanasis, and the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ms. Anna Karamanli, who emphasized the importance of tourism and economic revitalization. The Regional Governor of Western Macedonia, Mr. Georgios Amanatidis, outlined the vision for “a place that is changing,” while the Deputy Regional Governor for Tourism, Culture, and Environment, Dr. Polytimi Farmaki, highlighted the region’s authenticity as “a place you always return to.”
The Driving Force: The Vision of D GROUP and Dr. Derpanis
The highlight of the event, which transformed the Region’s vision into tangible reality, was the speech by Dr. Dimitris Derpanis. The President of D GROUP presented the plan for U Resort, a Group company that, through a 36-million-euro investment, will undertake the complete redevelopment, radical modernization, and operation of the Vasilitsa Ski Center for the next 40 years.
“Our plan involves a complete transformation that will benefit Western Macedonia, Epirus, and the entire country as a whole,” emphasized Dr. Derpanis, explaining how Vasilitsa is now being transformed into a year-round mountain destination that connects visitors with the natural beauty, traditions, and new culinary trends of the Pindus Mountains.
These ambitious projects, with reconstruction set to begin on April 1, 2027, include:
- Exemplary Hospitality: The creation of a 4-star hotel, a state-of-the-art chalet, and a luxurious alpine village.
Skiing Excellence & Recreation: Modernization of the ski lifts, starting immediately with the historic “Philippos” line, and the creation of an iconic umbrella bar at the highest point. - Accessibility for All: Redesign of a smart parking system with a strong emphasis on equal and unimpeded accessibility for people with disabilities across all facilities.
- Investment in Elite Sports: Creation of a state-of-the-art, cutting-edge fitness center and an Olympic-sized indoor pool—facilities that will serve as an altitude training center for national teams and professional clubs.
Conference Tourism: Construction of an exhibition center and amphitheater to host high-profile events.
With this strategic investment, the D GROUP and U Resort are demonstrating their confidence in the potential of Western Macedonia by creating a destination of international renown.
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MEGA visited the booth of U RESORT, a member of the D GROUP, as part of the two-day event “Next Stop: Western Macedonia,” which took place on September 24 and 25 at the Syntagma Metro station.
The report showcased the vision for a new era at the Vasilitsa National Ski Center and its transformation into a modern, four-season mountain destination with year-round tourism.
The President of D GROUP, Dr. Dimitris Derpanis, spoke to MEGA’s camera about the comprehensive redevelopment of the area and the opportunities it creates for new jobs, the local economy, and the development of Western Macedonia.
D GROUP at the Event of the Region of Western Macedonia in Syntagma
The dynamic transition of Western Macedonia into a new era was sealed by the highly successful event held on Thursday, September 24, at the Multi-Purpose Hall of the Syntagma Metro Station. The event, which brought together top institutional representatives, was highlighted by the flagship presentation by the President of D GROUP, Dr. Dimitris Derpanis, who announced the strategic master plan for the “next day” of the Vasilitsa National Ski Center.
Joining Forces for a “Region in Transition” The event showcased a cohesive vision for the area. Opening remarks were delivered by the Alternate Minister of National Economy & Finance, Mr. Nikos Papathanasis, and the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ms. Anna Karamanli, emphasizing the importance of tourism and economic upgrading. The Regional Governor of Western Macedonia, Mr. Georgios Amanatidis, analyzed the plan for “a region that is changing,” while the Vice-Governor of Tourism, Culture, and Environment, Dr. Politimi Farmaki, highlighted the region’s authenticity as “a place you always return to.” Dozens of local government officials from Kozani, Grevena, and Florina were also present, confirming the support of the local community.
The Driving Force: The Vision of D GROUP and Dr. Derpanis The highlight of the event, which turned the Region’s vision into a tangible reality, was the speech by Dr. Dimitris Derpanis. The President of D GROUP presented the plan of U Resort, a company belonging to the Group, which is undertaking—through a €36 million investment—the complete redevelopment, radical modernization, and operation of the Vasilitsa Ski Center for the next 40 years.
“Our plan concerns a total transformation that will help Western Macedonia, Epirus, and the country as a whole,” emphasized Dr. Derpanis, analyzing how Vasilitsa is being transformed into a 4-season mountain destination that connects visitors with the natural wealth, tradition, and new culinary trends of Pindus.
The transformative projects, scheduled to break ground on April 1, 2027, include:
Model Hospitality: Creation of a 4-star hotel unit, a state-of-the-art chalet, and a luxury alpine village.
Skiing Excellence & Recreation: Modernization of the ski lifts—starting immediately with the historic “Filippos” line—and the creation of an iconic umbrella bar at the highest peak.
Accessibility for All: Redesign of smart parking facilities with absolute emphasis on equal and unobstructed access for People with Disabilities (PwD) across all facilities.
Investment in High-Performance Sports: Creation of a cutting-edge gym and an indoor Olympic-sized swimming pool—facilities that will serve as an altitude training center for national delegations and professional teams.
Conference Tourism: Construction of an exhibition center and amphitheater to host high-profile events.
With this strategic investment, D GROUP and U Resort demonstrate in practice their trust in the potential of Western Macedonia, creating a destination of international prestige.
The official ratification of the contract by the Greek Parliament for our Group’s undertaking of the National Ski Center of Vasilitsa project is now a fact, marking the start of a new era of development for Konitsa, Grevena, and the wider Pindus region.
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https://www.athinorama.gr/travel/3074947/epanekinnisi-gia-to-ethniko-xionodromiko-kentro-basilitsas
With great pride and a high sense of responsibility, our group company U Resort officially undertakes the emblematic project of the concession, development and upgrade of the Vasilitsa Ski Center, following the introduction of the relevant contract for ratification in Parliament.
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