In the context of realizing its vision, namely establishing itself as a catalyst for superior tourism education in Greece and internationally, leading to the development of highly trained personnel for tourism enterprises, organizations, and destinations with entrepreneurial and innovative thinking, and a culture of collectivism and inclusion for the benefit of society and sustainable tourism development, the Department decided to form an informal advisory committee with the primary purpose of providing guidance and advice to the Department.

Specifically, the Advisory Committee discusses and formulates proposals for:

• The strategic direction of the Department and its undergraduate study program.
• The development and strengthening of the Department’s networking in Greece and abroad.
• The continuous improvement of the undergraduate study program and the operation of the Department.
• The effective connection and cooperation with the labor market.

The Advisory Committee of the Department of Tourism Studies of the University of Piraeus consists of the following:

• Athanasios Kouremenos, Emeritus Professor of Marketing (Chair).
• Emmanouela Vasilaki, President of Autohellas Group (Member)
• Alexandros Vassilikos, President of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels – President of the European Organisation of Hotels, Restaurants and Cafes (HOTREC) – CEO of Airotel Hotel Group (Member).
• Stefano Dominioni, Director of the European Institute of Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe (Member).
• Noel Josephides, Chairman of the Tour Operator Sunvil – former Chairman of the Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO) – Chairman of the Travel Foundation (Member).