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HAPCO & DES President, Sissi Lygnou
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Op-Ed: Sissi Lygnou on Greece’s meeting industry

Sissi Lygnou, the president of Greece's professional congress organizers, underlines how "collaboration" will be key to the future of the meetings and events industry.
Union of Cruise Ship owners & Association Members President, George Koumpenas
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Op-Ed: George Koumpenas on Greece’s future in cruise tourism

George Koumpenas, the president of the union of cruise ship owners, refers to complex issues that must be resolved before the cruise industry can fully recover from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sir Donald Gordon Professor of Entrepreneurship & Innovation and Professor of Strategy at the London Business School, Michael G. Jacobides
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Op-Ed: ‘Will sustainable tourism be more than a buzzword?’ – Michael G. Jacobides

Professor Michael G. Jacobides of the London Business School explains why Greece still has "a long way to go" before it can become a sustainable tourism destination.
Athens International Airport S.A. CEO, Yiannis N. Paraschis
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Op-Ed: Yiannis N. Paraschis on enhancing the connectivity of Athens

AIA's CEO, Yiannis Paraschis, talks about the key strategic goal of attracting new airlines to the Greek capital and encouraging existing carriers to increase direct connections and add routes to their Athens’ network.
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Op-Ed: George Vilos on ensuring seamless travel at 14 Greek gateways

Fraport Greece's George Vilos says Greece has to confront new challenges in order to keep its leading position as a tourism destination and meet the ever-increasing needs of travelers.
Regional Governor of Attica George Patoulis
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Op-Ed: George Patoulis on building the Attica of tomorrow

Attica has a comprehensive tourism strategy to make the region an independent destination where tourists can really find anything they want and even more, says governor, George Patoulis.
Regional Governor of Crete, Stavros Arnaoutakis
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Op-Ed: Stavros Arnaoutakis on Crete tourism

The Region of Crete intends to implement a regional tourism policy, in parallel with the national one, focused on extending the tourist season and opening towards new markets, says governor, Stavros Arnaoutakis.
Regional Governor of Epirus, Alexandros Kachrimanis
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Op-Ed: Alexandros Kachrimanis on Epirus tourism

Regional Governor Alexandros Kachrimanis says the Epirus region will intensify efforts for visitors to become the destination’s “ambassadors” when they return home.
Central Union of Municipalities in Greece (KEDE) President, Dimitris Papastergiou
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Op-Ed: Dimitris Papastergiou on the digital transformation of Greek cities

Dimitris Papastergiou, the president of Greece's municipalities, underlines that the digitalization of cities is important for attracting foreign tourists and enhancing the level of service provided to them.
Mayor of Athens, Kostas Bakoyannis
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Op-Ed: Kostas Bakoyannis on Athens tourism

After a decade of moving from crisis to crisis, Athens is back and little by little the city is changing in big ways, says the mayor of the Greek capital, Kostas Bakoyannis.
Mayor of Thessaloniki, Konstantinos Zervas
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Op-Ed: Konstantinos Zervas on Thessaloniki tourism

Thessaloniki is transforming into a smart city, aiming to become even more friendly to residents and visitors, according to the city's mayor, Konstantinos Zervas.
Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) President, Sofia Sakorafa
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Op-Ed: Sofia Sakorafa on the importance of sports tourism

SEGAS is aiming to launch an international campaign named “I AM AUTHENTIC” to promote both the Athens marathon and Greece abroad, says Hellenic Athletics Federation President Sofia Sakorafa.
Sportcamp President & CEO, Spiros Karavoulis
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Op-Ed: Spiros Karavoulis on the future of sports tourism

The future could be very bright for sports tourism in Greece if stakeholders further join forces, according to Spiros Karavoulis, the president of Sportcamp.
Euphoria Retreat Founder, Marina Efraimoglou
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Op-Ed: Marina Efraimoglou on combining holidays with a health focus

Taking a vacation with a health focus and including wellbeing activities has become a priority for many, according to Euphoria Retreat Founder Marina Efraimoglou.
Crowdpolicy & FintelioX Co-Founder & CTO/CIO, Hellenic Blockchain Hub Chairman, George Karamanolis
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Op-Ed: George Karamanolis on Smart Cities

Crowdpolicy's George Karamanolis shares his vision for Smart Cities and tourism in the era of big data.

Op-Ed: Luxury 2032 – A Glimpse into the Future for the World’s Dream Factory – Mark Britton Jones, Glion Institute of Higher Education

Mark Britton Jones, Consultant Faculty at Glion Institute of Higher Education in London, attempts to answer the question: ‘What is luxury going to look like a decade from now?’.

Op-Ed: ‘Providing Travelers with Flexibility and Security is Key’ – Efi Dahan, PayPal

Efi Dahan, PayPal’s GM for Central & Eastern Europe, Russia, and Israel, highlights the importance of travel security and flexibility in the challenging COVID reality.

Op-Ed: ‘A New Era of Tourism’ – Harry Theoharis

Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis shares his vision for the day after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Op-Ed: ‘Paradigm Shift, a Priority to Make Tourism Thrive in the Coming Decade’ – Vicky Loizou

Vicky Loizou, the Greek Secretary General for Tourism Policy & Development, shares her vision for the day after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Op-Ed: ‘Our Biggest Threat Would Be Our Own Failure to Act’ – Kostas Bakoyannis

Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis shares his vision for the day after the Covid-19 pandemic.