After a decade of austerity measures, strenuous reforms and heartbreaking sacrifices for its population, Greece is finally back on its feet, and received its holy grail past October: a credit rating upgrade by one of the three major rating agencies, Standard & Poor’s. The Hellenic economy is growing at twice the eurozone average, and despite the horrendous climate events that shook the country in the summer months, 2024 should stand as a record year for its tourism industry…
5.9%
GDP growth in 2022
+48.2%
increase in FDI in 2022
+ 36.7%
Exports increase in 2022
10.4 million
population
6000
islands and islets
30 million
tourists in 2022
Interviews
Interview with Olga Kefalogianni, Minister of Tourism, Greece
“It is important to position Greece as a year-round destination and it is important to attract foreign investment.”
16 April, 2024
Interview with George Hatzimarkos, Governor, South Aegean Region, Greece
“We found that we were already a destination for digital nomads before making any effort to be one.”
16 April, 2024
Interview with the Hon. Theodoros Skylakakis, Minister of Environment and Energy, Greece
“The potential is enormous for us to help provide energy security, not only for Greece, but also for the wider European region.”
16 April, 2024
Interview with Manousos Manousakis, Chairman and CEO, Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO/ADMIE), Greece
“Greece’s strategy is to become an energy exporter, from the energy importer it is right now.”
16 April, 2024
Interview with Prof. Konstantinos Masselos, President, Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT), Greece
“The objective of the regulation is to create an environment to incentivize investments and to come up with interventions that reduce network deployment costs.”
16 April, 2024
Interview with Kostis Sifnaios, Managing Director, Gastrade, Greece
"Instead of using energy as a weapon of animosity and competition in the region, energy must be used as a tool for bringing economies and governments together for closer cooperation.”
16 April, 2024
Interview with Kostas Skrekas, Minister of Investment and Development, Greece
“We have turned Greece into a digital hub, a logistics hub, and an energy hub for Southeast Europe. We are very committed to pushing and fulfilling all our targets regarding the protection of the environment.”
10 April, 2024
Interview with Ioannis Trepeklis, Governor, Ionian Islands, Greece
”From the government’s perspective, we can guarantee that the Ionian Islands are a secure destination for incoming international investments and visitors, particularly from the USA.”
10 April, 2024
Interview with Dimitris Manoussakis, Head of Office, Savills Greece
“In Greece, we very much follow what we call ‘adaptive reuse’ of buildings, which entails modernizing existing older buildings.”
10 April, 2024
Interview with Vassiliki Lazarakou, Chair, Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC)
“The recovery of the investment grade, as well as the general restoration of international investors’ confidence in Greece, is a decisive element for the cultivation of a positive economic climate and the creation of a virtuous growth cycle.”
10 April, 2024
Interview with Georgios Papadimitriou, Country Managing Partner, EY in Greece
“FDI projects announced in Greece in the past three years alone, make for 35% of the entire FDI total of the last 23 years. This is remarkable, exponential growth in investment activity.”
10 April, 2024
Interview with Belen Marcos, President, VINCI Highways, Executive Vice-President, VINCI Concessions
“Our objective is to be the right partner for governments looking to develop mobility through concessions.”
10 April, 2024
Interview with Anastasios Spanidis, Group President and CEO, Growth, Prosperity & Abundance (G.P.A), Greece
”Our goal is to expand to over 50 companies, focusing on top-notch talent, global experience, and deep know-how. G.P.A.'s mission is clear: to facilitate growth for our partners, ensuring prosperity for society and abundance for humanity.”
10 April, 2024
Interview with, Marinos Giannopoulos, CEO, Enterprise Greece
“We have gained the expertize to manage any substantial project that comes our way, guiding investors towards the most advantageous incentives. Simply promoting Greece’s pleasant climate and beautiful landscapes is not enough to attract serious inves
10 April, 2024
Interview with Leonidas Christopoulos, President and CEO, National Center of Audiovisual Media and Communication (EKOME)
“Apart from a plethora of unique locations and an ideal blend of urban and rural landscapes that can double for almost any place on the planet, Greece offers a series of attractive investment incentive schemes and regimes [for film production].”
10 April, 2024
Interview with Yianos Kontopoulos, CEO, Athens Exchange Group (ATHEX)
“Last year was an excellent one for ATHEX, as it ranked second in global index performance among the largest global markets, with the ATHEX General Index up 39.1%, versus the Nasdaq’s 43.4%.”
10 April, 2024
Interview with Dimitrios Politis, CEO, Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF)
“We are developing assets, utilizing our expertize and knowledge in running transparent tender procedures, and introducing private investment which is crucial for the growth prospects of Greece.”
10 April, 2024
Interview with Odisseas Athanasiou, CEO, Lamda Development
“With our more than €8 billion Ellinikon project, we are creating a paradigm way of living and we invite everybody to experience part of it.”
10 April, 2024
Interview with Petros Machas, Founding Partner & Chairman, Machas & Partners
“We have strong links to major law firms in New York and California. We advise their clients, or we work together on projects related to Greece and the US..”
10 April, 2024
Interview with Agapi Sbokou, Chief Executive Officer, and Costantza Sbokou, Chairwoman, Phāea , Greece
"We anticipate not only a record year in 2025, but also foresee continued growth in Greek luxury tourism in the years ahead.”
10 April, 2024
Interview with Emmanouil Sigalas, CEO, Hill International, Greece
“As a US firm with a global footprint and strong bonds with Greece, I think we have a substantial role to play in helping the Greek infrastructure ecosystem”
10 April, 2024
Interview with Stavros Mitsis, CEO, Mitsis Group, Greece
“Only 1% of the Greek coastline has been developed so far, so imagine when we have developed 2%!”
10 April, 2024
Interview with Chloe Laskaridis, Chairperson, Lampsa Hellenic Hotels
“Reaching 150 years of uninterrupted service is a remarkable feat for any organization and all of us, along with our associates feel proud to be guardians and continuers of a unique heritage.”
10 April, 2024
Interview with Spiros Divanis, CEO, Divani Collection Hotels
“We are the only Greek-managed hotel operating business, and we can compete with the multinational brands on that level.”
10 April, 2024
Interview with Apostolos Tzitzikostas, Governor of Central Macedonia, Greece
“Our vision is to build the Central Macedonia of 2030, a modern, smart, green and human-centered region.”
10 April, 2024
Interview with Eleni Nikolopoulou, Nikolopoulou Foods, Greece
“Investing in the well-being of our team, both physically and mentally, is of paramount importance to me. I believe that our overall health is not only a measure of our success, but also our strongest competitive advantage.”
10 April, 2024
Interview with Konstantinos Chatzikonstantinou, Chief Executive Officer Alexandroupolis Port Authority (OLA), Greece
"Alexandroupolis is a rising star and I strongly believe that it will become an international city in the next few decades by making the most of the new opportunities arising."
10 April, 2024
Interview with Kyriakos Pozrikidis, CEO, TIF-HELEXPO, Greece
“At Helexpo, we have more than 300,000 visitors, attracted by multi-sector events organized in conjunction with political, cultural, and music events every night, not just business events.”
09 April, 2024
Interview with Mr. Panos Dikaios, CEO, Attica Group, Greece
“As the biggest player in the Greek ferry industry, we plan to lead the way into the future by prioritizing a series of investments towards decarbonization, fleet renewal and digitalization.”
09 April, 2024
Interview with Evgenios Vassilikos, CEO, Capital H, Greece
“Our focus is to create a team that will be able to offer services at the highest level but at a considerably lower cost for our potential clients.”
08 April, 2024
Interview with Christodoulos Protopapas, CEO Hellas Sat, Greece
"In an era where strategic synergies and partnerships are more crucial than ever, Hellas Sat stands out as the national satellite operator of Greece and Cyprus, embodying the ideal partner for businesses seeking comprehensive services."
08 April, 2024
Interview with Panos Paleologos, Founder and President, HotelBrain Group
“We operate all our hotels with dignity, honesty, and passion. Award winning was a result of this effort.”
08 April, 2024
Interview with Kostiantyn Dolzhenko, CEO, Inalan, Greece
"The idea is to build a new generation wholesale and retail platform, which will be innovative for the EU as well."
08 April, 2024
Interview with Konstantinos Koukountzos, Managing Director, KLEEMANN Group
"Our international sales account for over 90% of our revenue with a sales network in more than 100 countries worldwide."
08 April, 2024
Interview with Christos Alevizos, Business Executive Officer (GM), Loumidis Papagalos, Greece
"Loumidis Papagalos is one of the biggest coffee brands in Greece and a jewel of Nestle Hellas. Since Loumidis Papagalos coffee joined the Nestle family, we have been obsessed with delivering the highest quality cup of Greek coffee. Quality is in the
08 April, 2024
Interview with Michael Tsamaz, Chairman & CEO, OTE Group, Greece
“The OTE Group is the largest investor in telecommunications networks in the country, making more than 60% of the total investments in the sector.”
08 April, 2024
Interview with George Kostianis, CEO and Giannis Markantes, Commercial Director of America Paliria, Greece
“80 per cent of our turnover comes from international business. We have a presence in worldwide retailers like Kroger, Whole Foods, Market Basket and many grocery chains in the US. “
08 April, 2024
Interview with Marios Psaltis, Country Managing Director, PwC, Greece
“The availability of funds through the RRF, and the focus on technology and digital transformation, can be the accelerator of transformation and growth, both for the public and the private sector.”
08 April, 2024
Interview with Nikolaos Bakatselos, President, American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce
"Beyond its historical richness, Greece boasts a well-developed infrastructure. It’s an exceptional destination for expatriates seeking work opportunities."
07 April, 2024
