Viva Services

Viva Services is a provider of online services in Greece.

Viva Electronic Services S.A.
TypeS.A.
IndustryOnline service provider
Founded2006
HeadquartersAthens, Greece
Key people
[1] Haris Karonis (CEO)
ProductsFlight booking, ferry tickets, event ticketing, VoIP telephony, car insurance, online mobile topup
ParentRealize S.A.
Websitewww.viva.gr

It is an online travel agency, a KO telecommunications provider licensed by the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission and a registered insurance agent.[2] The company is a subsidiary of Realize S.A..

History

Founded in 2006 it provided inexpensive VoIP (Voice over IP) telephony. At the same time it created Viva Numbers which are Greek telephone numbers for use in conjunction with its VoIP network that could be used as an IVR, FAX or voicemail. In 2010 it expanded into the online travel sector providing online flight booking, ferry tickets, hotels and car rentals. It was the first company in Greece to provide online tickets for buses and trains.

In 2011 it opens its first shop in one of the biggest malls in Athens, The Mall Athens, and expands into ticketing for shows such as theater, concerts and sporting events. In 2012 it launches an online mobile topup service for prepaid phones. In 2013 it starts offering online car insurance services through an online comparison engine comparing the largest insurance companies in Greece.[3]

In 2013 it launches Viva Wallet, the first electronic wallet in Greece, incorporating all of its electronic services on mobile devices.[4]

Sponsorships

The company supports activities related to entrepreneurship and society. It has sponsored the TEDxAcademy conference for 2 years in a row [5]

References
  1. "Haris Karonis on LinkedIn"
  2. "Viva terms and conditions", (in Greek)
  3. "Viva Services on LinkedIn", (in Greek)
  4. "Launch of first e-wallet in Greece", Realize S.A. website
  5. "TEDxAcademy 2013 sponsor list"
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