The main mission of the Ministry of Tourism is the formulation of the tourism policy and the executive planning of the tourist development of Greece in the framework of the government policy.
This project implements the preparation of short-term and long-term programs to strengthen the competitiveness of the tourism product, support investment, promote tourism education and training and coordinated communication promotion of the image of Greece abroad.
The Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO), that was founded in 1929 and was re-established in 1950, is a Public Entity (PE) under the supervision of the Ministry of Tourism.
Its main mission nowadays is to develop and promote the Greek tourism product through the implementation of promotional tourism campaigns both in Greece and abroad utilizing as well its extensive network of overseas offices. Moreover, with its vast experience and expertise and its large network of associates and stakeholders both in Greece and abroad, the GNTO has been and continues to be fundamental in the national effort of promoting "Greece", this truly unique and amazing destination, both cost-effectively and efficiently.
The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels operates since 1935 as a Legal Entity of Public Law. It is the institutional consultant of the Government as far as tourism and hospitality issues are concerned. Its members are, by law, all the hotels and camping sites of the country.
It is run by an Administrative Council of elected representatives of hotels and camping sites as well as of representatives of the State. It is a member of the Confederation of National Associations of Hotels, Restaurants and Cafeterias of EU member-states (HOTREC).
The Chamber’s membership is about 10.000. Classical hotels are the most numerous. The highest number of hotels-members are in Crete, followed by Macedonia and Central Greece regions.
Hellenic Association of Professional Congress Organizers – HAPCO was established in 1996, with the primary purpose to bring together the professional congress organizers and companies from the whole range of services and products of the conference market at an institutional level as well as their representation.
Since then, HAPCO promotes and supports its members views and interests, as one of the most important organizations in the Greek tourism sector. At the same time, it constitutes the official intermediate with the state and other cooperating competent bodies and agencies, regarding professional and conference tourism issues and policies. On an international level, HAPCO has raised its profile, by participating in the establishment of the European Federation of the Associations of Professional Congress Organizers (EFAPCO).
FEDHATTA, the Federation of Hellenic Associations of Travel & Tourist Agencies, is the nationwide representative of the entire travel agency sector in the relevant national, European and international organizations. Established in 2002, it aims to unite and strengthen the associations of travel agencies in Greece.
FEDHATTA, through its member associations, represents approximately 2.500 travel agencies, employing approximately 22.000 people, across Greece.
We are a member of Star Alliance and Greece’s largest Airline, providing at our inception in 1999 until today, full service, premium quality, short and medium haul services.
On the 23rd of October 2013, we acquired Olympic Air; as a result, passengers are now provided with increased flight frequencies and connections as well as improved accessibility to Greece’s islands, including some of the more remote. We invest in strengthening our international presence and supporting the Greek tourism both in Athens and regional airports.
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Our company, Zazoo Event Rentals S.A. was established in Athens, Greece, in 2006 from people with a worldwide experience since 1990, aiming to support Professionals in creating great events.
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BCA College is one of the oldest and largest private educational institutions in Greece founded in 1971. We offer a variety of programs, at both Bachelor's and Master's levels, aiming to provide our students with the best means available to further their knowledge and to prepare them successfully for today's challenges.
As of September 2020 BCA College is in partnership with West London University, regarding all its academic programs. The University of West London, which is known as “the Career University”, was formed over 150 years ago. It has achieved impressive accolades in recent years, which high academic standards and other achievements. Alongside a new collaboration between BCA College and the world-leading Swiss University schools Glion and Les Roches opens new prospects for Hospitality students in Greece.
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