[December 03, 2009] Odessa, Ukraine Invites the World to Choose a new Tourism Logotype Tweet Odessa, Ukraine, Dec 03, 2009 (PRWeb.com via COMTEX) -- Odessa, Ukraine, in search of a perfect new tourism logo, is turning to the Internet for help. For a limited time, visit Savva Libkin's blog (http://savva-libkin.com/en/odessa-tourism-logotype-poll/)or LiveJournal (http://savva-libkin.livejournal.com/48808.html)and vote for the logo that best represents the historically rich, multifaceted European metropolis. Savva (Savely) Libkin - a leading Ukrainian restaurateur and proud Odessa citizen - has invited top designers, architects, artists, actors, marketers, and other famous and influential professionals to work together on a new version of the city tourism symbol. The creative group (http://savva-libkin.com/en/10-06-2009/not-indifferent-odessa-citizens/) felt that since Odessa has such a rich background and history in many spheres, including music, film, poetry, science, architecture, and recreation, and enjoys notoriety across Europe and throughout the Americas, the city's name is a strong brand by itself. Now they want to find a perfect logo to enhance that brand. Bohush Communications has proposed a new logo - a smiling sun. However, Odessa City Council has not approved that proposed logotype design in February 2009. In the opinion of leading designers, architects, and Odessa citizens, the smiling sun design does not accurately reflect the character and the essence of Odessa, its deep cultural background and storied history. For several months, designers, artists, and architects worked on an alternative version of Odessa's tourism logo, and now their work is ready and open to be judged by voters from around the world. "People's opinions - especially among potential visitors from the US, Canada, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the CIS - is crucial to help further our work," said Libkin. "The vote will be open for the next two months in order to choose a basic design for the logotype, which we can then improve and finalize." Voting will be open until the end of January. To have your say, visit restaurateur's blog (http://savva-libkin.com/en/odessa-tourism-logotype-poll/) or LiveJournal (http://savva-libkin.livejournal.com/48808.html) page. About Odessa City and Region Odessa, Ukraine is a jewel on the Black Sea, famous for splendid architecture, top quality spas and health retreats, and a wealth or culture and history. With a famous seaport, plentiful coastline, and an extensive network of road, rail and waterways, Odessa is a strategic crossroads between Europe, Russia and the Middle East. The fourth largest city in Ukraine, with a population over 1,000,000, Odessa is one of the few parts of the country that currently boasts dynamic economic growth. Odessa attracts tourists from all over the world thanks to fine health resorts network, lengthy coastline of sandy beaches, and well developed tourism infrastructure. During the summer time its population doubles. Supported by a network of rail-, road- and waterways Odessa forms a strategic transport and logistics hub at the vital crossroads of the European Union, Russia and the Middle East. Odessa is the most multinational city in Ukraine, with strong international ties. It's a city where people of many religions and backgrounds reside side by side in peace. Odessa is proud home to Orthodox, Catholic, Anglican, and Protestant churches, mosque of the Arabic Cultural Center, synagogues - all run religious services for citizens and tourists of Odessa. About restaurateur Saveliy Libkin Savva (Saveliy) Libkin - a leading Ukrainian restaurateur - is creator and owner of famous restaurants like "Dacha", "Steakhouse. Meat & wine", "Compote", and "Pan-Pizza". Libkin is the first restaurateur in the post-Soviet bloc whose Prague restaurant "La Veranda" established a renowned reputation and a listing in Michelin's famed red guide. Contact Information Boris Khodorkovsky (@netocrat (http://twitter.com/netocrat)) - moderator of the alternative version of Odessa tourism logo creation process. Phone: +38-095-2798877 Savva Libkin (@Savva_Libkin (http://twitter.com/Savva_Libkin)) - initiator of the creation of alternative version of Odessa tourism logo. ### Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Odessa-tourism-logotype/restaurateur-Savva-Libkin/prweb3262904.htm. PRWeb.com [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]