ATHENS, GREECE (July 12, 2021),
Celestyal Cruises,  the award-winning, number one choice for cruise travelers to the Greek Islands and the Mediterranean, announces a strategic partnership with AtmosAir Solutions,  an indoor air purification company that provides clean, green indoor air technology for the hospitality and travel industry.  Through this partnership, Celestyal has further enhanced its already in place strict health and safety protocol by upgrading its shipboard HVAC continuous air purification system, which currently utilizes 100 percent outdoor fresh air, with no indoor air recirculation, as well as its HEPA filtration system in onboard medical facilities.  Celestyal’s HVAC systems has already employed AtmosAir’s latest BPI technology, which improves guest and crew wellness by suppressing airborne and surface micro-organisms and pathogens, including viruses, bacteria and mold, and reduces odors as well as unhealthy and irritating volatile organic compounds (VOCs).  The BPI technology is also effective in minimizing the spread of coronavirus in the air and on surfaces.
 
Tests performed by Microchem Laboratory, one of the world’s preeminent laboratories for testing sanitizing products registered by the EPA and FDA, confirmed that the presence of coronavirus was reduced by 99.92 percent in a contained space within 30 minutes of exposure to AtmosAir Solutions BPI technology. AtmosAir’s patented bi-polar ionization (BPI) technology improves wellness, makes cruise ships more sustainable, reduces their operational costs and its proven air purification process is a continuous disinfectant, removing airborne and surface contaminants from indoor spaces.
 
The health and safety of our guests, crew and the communities we serve it our top priority. We continue to enhance our measures to ensure increased health security for all our guests and onboard crew.  AtmosAir’s proven all-natural bi-polar ionization technology is yet another layer of protection that we are providing to give everyone an additional level of comfort and safety,” said Celestyal Cruises’ CEO, Chris Theophilides. 
 
“We are proud to partner with Celestyal Cruises,” said Steve Levine, President & CEO of AtmosAir Solutions. “Safety and wellness will be key to regaining confidence in the entire cruise industry. Our indoor air purification technology adds a significant layer of protection, giving Celestyal customers confidence in the air they breathe.”
 
About Celestyal Cruises
Celestyal Cruises has fast built an award-winning reputation and recognition as the number one choice for cruise travelers to the Greek Islands and East Mediterranean thanks to its regional expertise and exceptional hospitality. The company operates three vessels, each one intimate enough to provide genuine and highly personalized services. The foundation of the company’s philosophy is built on a unique Greek heritage which combines outstanding hospitality with genuine cultural destination immersion and provides authentic, lifetime experiences both onboard and onshore.
 
Awards      
In September 2020, Celestyal Cruises was honored for the second consecutive year at the renowned MedCruises Awards. The company was awarded first place in the category “Cruise Line with the Greatest Solidarity and Commitment during the Pandemic,” for its overall contribution to the local community, as well as to the industry as a whole, in light of the addition of a new vessel to its fleet during this critical period.  In June 2020, Celestyal Cruises received three Tourism Awards in the largest and most prestigious competition for the Greek tourism industry. For the seventh consecutive year, Celestyal Cruises took top honors with three Tourism Awards: Platinum Award for Guest Experience Excellence, Gold Award for Familiarization Initiatives for Special International Target Groups and Silver Award for Solo Travel.  In February 2020, Celestyal Cruises was honored at the Cruise Excellence Awards for its “Three Continents” cruise, as the best cruise itinerary for 2019.  In June 2019, Celestyal Cruises was recognized for its overall contribution and commitment to the development of the cruise industry in the Mediterranean region at the MedCruise Awards in Genoa. In December 2019 and 2018 respectively Celestyal Cruises received the U.K. Editors’ Picks Award for Best Service by Cruise Critic, the world’s largest cruise review site and online cruise community. In February 2018 Celestyal Cruises received four Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Awards: two first place awards, for Shore Excursions and Value, and two second place awards, for Service and Entertainment.
 
Health and Safety Protocols
At Celestyal Cruises, our highest priorities are compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, crew and the communities we visit. As a member of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), we have pledged our commitment to adopt mandatory core elements of enhanced health protocols as part of a phased-in resumption of cruise operations. Informed by leading scientists, medical experts, European and Hellenic health authorities, these protocols apply to the entire cruise experience. Our health and safety measures will be continuously evaluated and adjusted based on the current evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe as well as the availability of new prevention, therapeutics, and mitigation measures.
 
Corporate Responsibility
Celestyal Cruises is deeply committed to sustainability and ethical business practices. The company actively supports the local communities in the destinations it visits, particularly in the field of education. Since 2015, more than 2000 students on the Greek islands of Milos, Patmos, Samos and Ios have enjoyed a ‘journey to knowledge’, by attending specialized educational programs, initiated by Celestyal Cruises. Additionally, Celestyal Cruises supports cultural NGOs to promote youth entrepreneurship, marine student development and child welfare.
 
ISO Certification
The entire spectrum of Celestyal Cruises’ ship management, including technical, hotel and crew management, and offices, are certified in accordance with ISO 9001/14001 standards. The certifying authority is DNV-GL, which is by widely recognized as the biggest and most respected rating agency in the marine industry.
 
About AtmosAir Solutions
AtmosAir Solutions of Fairfield, CT provides clean green indoor air purification technology for commercial and residential buildings, hospitals, healthcare and assisted living facilities, hotels, casinos, cruise lines, universities, professional sports teams and sports facilities. AtmosAir Solutions patented bi-polar ionization (BPI) technology improves wellness, makes buildings more sustainable, reduces their operational costs and is a continuous disinfectant, removing airborne and surface contaminants from indoor spaces. The company’s BPI technology reduces energy emissions and usage and produces no ozone or other toxic byproducts. It also  suppresses airborne and surface microbials and pathogens, including viruses, bacteria and mold, and reduces odors as well as unhealthy and irritating volatile organic compounds (VOCs). AtmosAir Solutions BPI technology is also highly effective in minimizing the spread of coronavirus in the air and on surfaces. Tests performed by Microchem Laboratory, one of the world’s preeminent laboratories for testing sanitizing products registered by the EPA and FDA, confirmed that the presence of coronavirus was reduced by 99.92 percent in a contained space within 30 minutes of exposure to AtmosAir Solutions BPI technology. The company’s technology is installed in more than 7,500 locations worldwide. More information can be found at www.atmosair.com.

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