RIT’s Participation in the Development Conference “Ionian Islands: Progress and Development Goals”
The General Director of the Research Institute for Tourism (RIT), Professor George Petrakos, participated as an invited speaker at the Development Conference titled “Ionian Islands: Progress and Development Goals.” The Conference was organized by the Regional Development Fund and the Special Managing Authority of the Ionian Islands, under the auspices of the Ionian University, and was held in Corfu on October 17–18…
General Assembly of RIT
On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, the General Assembly of RIT was held in the conference hall of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels. The meeting was opened by the President of RIT, Ms. Konstantina Svynou, who presented the Institute’s activities for 2024, highlighting the surveys and studies conducted as well as the other initiatives in which the Institute participated. Subsequently, the General Director of RIT, Professo…
Participation of RIT General Director, Prof. George Petrakos, in the 1st Conference on Tourism Law
The General Director of the Research Institute for Tourism (RIT), Professor George Petrakos, participated as an invited speaker in the 1st Conference on Tourism Law, organized by the Heraklion Bar Association and its President, Mr. Nikos Logothetis. The event took place on June 20–21, 2025, in Heraklion, Crete, at the Aquila Atlantis Hotel.
During the second session – a roundtable discussion titled “Organizational C…
Sustainable Hospitality: Key Indicators and Challenges in the Greek Hotel Sector
The vital contribution of the hospitality sector to achieving the critical goal of sustainability was the central theme of the highly successful conference held on Tuesday, May 27th, in Rhodes. The event was co-organized by the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels and the Region of South Aegean.
The conference, entitled “Paving the Way Towards a Sustainable Future”, was the second in a series of events held under the initiati…
Participation of General Director of RIT in the Joint Session of the Hellenic Parliament’s Special Permanent Committee on Research and Technology and the Standing Committee on Production and Trade
On Thursday, May 8, 2025, the General Director of ITEP, Professor Giorgos Petrakos, participated virtually in the joint session of the Hellenic Parliament’s Special Permanent Committee on Research and Technology and the Standing Committee on Production and Trade. The session, titled “Chambers of Commerce Promote Innovation,” provided a platform for Professor Petrakos to highlight the importance of reliable and up-to…
Presentation of the Study on the Contribution of the Hotel Sector to the Greek Economy
On Saturday, February 8, as part of the HORECA international exhibition, a new study was presented highlighting the Contribution of the Hotel Sector to the Greek Economy. The presentation took place at the HCH Conference by Mr. George Soklis, Assistant Professor at Panteion University. This study provides valuable insights into the trajectory of Greek tourism, showcasing the impact of the hotel sector on economic gr…