Official video of the Master’s Program
SYNDESIS
Official alumni association of the Postgraduate Program “Strategic Management of Tourist Destinations & Hospitality Businesses” of the University of the Aegean.
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SYNDESIS is a non-profit association that connects graduates of the Master’s Degree Program “Strategic Management of Tourist Destinations & Hospitality Businesses” on a social, professional and scientific level.
The Association was founded on February 14, 2024 in Chios and was ratified by the Chios Court of Peace (Order 6/2024), and was registered in the public register of associations of the Chios Court of First Instance with Registration Number 912.
Maintaining, cultivating and strengthening ties between members — social, professional and moral solidarity.
Scientific development through events, seminars, lectures and awareness raising on tourism issues.
Collaboration with educational and research structures of the University of the Aegean; support for young scientists.
Smooth integration of graduates into the labor market and offering opportunities for professional collaboration.
Collaboration with business entities and tourism organizations in Greece and abroad.
“Strategic Management of Tourist Destinations & Hospitality Businesses” — 25+ years of operation. Recognized program with innovative training methods, distinguished professors and rapid professional rehabilitation of graduates. Starts November 2026.
SYNDESIS is a non-profit association that connects graduates of the Master’s Degree Program “Strategic Management of Tourist Destinations & Hospitality Businesses” on a social, professional and scientific level.
Marietta Fragkogianni is Adjunct Lecturer in Marketing and Tourism at Metropolitan College, Athens, and a PhD candidate in destination management at the University of Surrey (UK). She holds an LLM from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, an MSc in Tourism Planning, Management and Policy from the University of the Aegean and an MSc in International Marketing Management from the University of Leeds. A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK), she previously lectured at the University of Suffolk. Her research focuses on destination marketing, consumer behaviour and marketing management.
Konstantinos Platanisiotis was born in Piraeus and studied Accounting and Finance. He holds an MBA from the University of Hull and an MSc in Strategic Management of Tourism Destinations and Hospitality from the University of the Aegean, where he is a PhD candidate researching public–private partnerships and their influence on tourism strategy. A former senior executive at multinationals including Inchcape Group – Toyota Hellas and VW – Audi, he also owned companies distributing luxury goods. He now manages luxury tourism properties in Messinia and advises SMEs. In 2007 he received the “Most Creative Entrepreneur” award at the Thessaloniki International Fair.
Dr Eleftheria M. Grimpa has worked in tourism for 25 years, in the private sector (hotels, conference centres, consulting and training organisations) and the public sector, including the Ministries of Tourism, Labour, Interior and Foreign Affairs. A graduate in Tourism Business Administration from the TEI of Athens, she completed her MSc and PhD in tourism at the University of the Aegean as an IKY scholar. She co-authored Special and Alternative Forms of Tourism (Kritiki, 2011, 2020). She also created the award-winning volunteer educational programme “The Little Tourist/Consumer – A Suitcase Travels”, which won first prize from the UN and the World Tourism Organization.
Dr Dorothea Papathanasiou holds a degree in Classics from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She studied History and Ethnology at Humboldt University of Berlin, where she also earned a Master’s degree in Psycholinguistics, and completed her Master’s and PhD in Tourism and Heritage Management at the University of the Aegean. She teaches Cultural Policy and Management at the Open University of Cyprus. Her work, comprising 256 publications, focuses on audiovisual and gamified experiences. She is fluent in English, German, French, Italian and Russian.
Alexandros Filiopoulos specialises in digital marketing and tourism development strategy, with a focus on translating data into high-performance actions. He is Digital Account Manager at Mind the Ad and founder of Destirectio and Destirectio Digital, where he designs 360° omnichannel strategies, paid media and performance campaigns. He teaches Tourism Marketing and Hospitality Management at SAEK DELTA 360° and has published research on alternative tourism. He holds an MSc in Strategic Management of Tourism Destinations from the University of the Aegean and a BA in History and Archaeology from the University of Ioannina.
* The names are updated after the election of the regular Board of Directors (Statutes, Article 30).
Dr Aimilia Vlami is Associate Professor of Tourism Economics and Tourism Development at the Department of Regional and Economic Development, Agricultural University of Athens. Her doctorate addressed the financing of tourism and hotel development, and she conducted postdoctoral research on tourism investment at the University of Patras. She is Scientific Director of the “Boutique Hotel” programme of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels. Her research covers tourism economics and policy, sustainable tourism and hospitality, regional development and the use of cultural heritage.
Maria Kontogianni is an economist who lives and works in Volos. She graduated from Lomonosov Moscow State University and holds an MSc in Tourism Planning, Management and Policy from the University of the Aegean (1998–2000). She has worked for the Greek Public Employment Service (DYPA, formerly OAED) since 1989. Since 2008 she has headed its Employment Promotion Centre (KPA2) in Volos.
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The club lives through the participation of its members. There are many ways to take action.
Participate actively in events, conferences and networking activities. Develop professional relationships with peers in tourism.
Share your knowledge and experience. You can contribute as a speaker, mentor or volunteer at the Association’s events.
He supported the development of the Association. Donors (€1,000+), Benefactors (€5,000+) and Major Benefactors (€10,000+) are officially recognized.
Holders of a Master’s or Doctoral degree from the University of the Aegean in the field of tourism can become members.
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IBAN: — GR52 0172 0520 0050 5211 8440 453
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It was registered in the public register of associations of the Court of First Instance of Chios.
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