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Marseilles, July 17th, 2008

neomarco.com website launch: neomarco, the new Marco Polos!

The new community-based website neomarco.com is a simple and easy way to discover, buy or bring back unusual, authentic or ethical objects recommended by its members.

Project synthesis

Neomarco is not a manufacturer, not a retailer or a brand name. We simply wish to help encourage traveling off the beaten track in order to help a different kind of tourism develop!…

"We dreamt of a website which would guide us, help us find the unfindable, give more meaning to our travels, share with others our cool finds. neomarco, the new marco polos, materializes this dream" explains Martine Sousse, co-founder of the website. The small start-up company is incubated in Marseilles, France.

neomarco is a community of members who spot, find, and share cool objects all over the world, allowing others to buy them for themselves, and exchange services. In the near future, neomarco will organize object transportation as well as the exchange of services between members in order for them to be rewarded financially.

An unusual object? It is surprising, unique, rare, unfindable in other parts of the world. Not necessarily ethical or authentic, its contributes to making a travel experience unforgettable.

An authentic object? It is generally part of the local traditions and folklore, or perhaps a regional delicacy. It is often made by an artisan and is a part of the place's history.

An ethical object? It is produced in a conscientious way, respecting both the people who make it as well as the environment. It can be made out of organic ingredients or recycled and eco-friendly materials. Bought at the right price, it can also be a fair trade product.

The community members rate their own objects, comment their evaluations and share them. The other neomarco community members can add to their descriptions by telling what they know about the object that was found. Together, they are the narrators of the world objects story!

This project is in its first version (Beta version). it is going to improve, get better, evolve, grow... New features and services are on their way! In the meantime the community members can give us their feed-back in order to help improve it.

Contact

Media relations: presse@neomarco.com