Sponsored by: stama greece Meet the Greeks
The challenges for Greek property management companies are many and ongoing. Attend a day with top content for the corporate level as well as for those interested in the Greek short-term rental market. Executives of companies from Greece and abroad exchange opinions, goals and data. The day is completed by the annual general assembly of the Short Term Accommodation Managers Association (STAMA Greece).
Alexander Caravitis
February 18
The day and the content are tailored to the entrepreneurs (Property Managers) of the short-term rental under the title "Meet the Greeks".
The new data that have emerged from the directives of the European Commission, the challenges that are deleted at the operational level, the elements and data of the Greek market, the solutions they can have in their offered product, and the presentations that will be made, compose the content of the first day. At the same time, there will be workshops that will help to better understand the Short-Term Rentals market.
The annual general assembly of the Short-Term Accommodation Managers Association (STAMA Greece), which will take place on the first day, will be the meeting point and rallying point for Greek property managers in a time of constant challenges.
Opening
Aris Papagrigoriou, associate professor, chairman of the Department of Tourism Management, University of Attica
Session 1: Data & Insights
Presentation: The course of short-term leasing in Greece
- Data & insights of the Greek STRs VS Hotels market
Tom Payne - Enterprise Account Executive, Transparent
Session 2: Regulation in Europe and in Greece
The European Register and the changes proposed by the European Commission for short-term rentals
Fireside chat with
- Carlos Perez-Lanzac, President STR Andalusian Association, AVVAPro
STAMA Greece - Panel discussion
- Discussion with STAMA (Short-Term Accommodation Management Association) members
Greece: Regulations, VAT and Fees
Panel Discussion
Title: What is in force and what changes are being prepared
- Stratos Paradias – President POMIDA
- Dafni Batsara – attorney at law Batsara & Associates
- George Kanellopoulos – Meno Properties
Session 3: The OTAs future view
12:00-12:30 Airbnb Presentation:
- Antonio Laveneziana - Territory Manager for Italy and South East Europe, Airbnb
- Elena Vourli - Market Manager for Greece, Cyprus and Malta, Airbnb
- (12:30-13:00) VRBO Presentation:
James Cassidy - Senior Director, Partner Success Vacation Rentals, EMEA, VRBO
13:00-13:45 Panel Discussion:
- James Cassidy - Senior Director, Partner Success Vacation Rentals, EMEA, VRBO
- Iason Anastasinis – CEO, TravelStaytion
- Javier Cedeño-Barreiro - Team Lead Business Development Greece + Iberia, Holidu
Session 4: The technology behind the success
Panel Discussion
- Oreste Fischetti - Sales Area Director, South Mediterranean Counties, Avantio
- Andrew Martyn - CEO, Your.Rentals
- James Burrows - CEO, Rentals United
- Flo Stich - COO, Turbosuite
Coordinator: Alexandros Karavitis
Session 4: The technology behind the success
Panel Discussion
- Flo Stich - COO, Turbosuite
- Marie Fages - Solutions Consultant, PriceLabs
Coordinator: Vicky Trifona
Happy Hour - Sponsored by PriceLabs
Plus networking
Session 5: To be or not to be… luxury?
15:15-15:30 When is an accommodation luxury and what do its guests ask for?
- Sirreti's Wolf Worster analyzes the needs of the Luxury & Ultra Luxury Vacation Rental market
15:30-16:00 Managing Villas in Greece
- Major villa management companies in Greece are discussing about the market
STAMA General Assembly
For members & friends of STAMA
Sponsored by: sodia, pomida Community matters
The meaning of "community" is very important. The day and its content is dedicated to the hosts of the Greek short-term rental industry. You will be informed by the leaders, through panel discussions, workshops and presentations. You will do useful and effective networking and you will find solutions and services from the exhibitors. If you are a home owner and are interested in the short-term rental industry, talk to property management companies and discover your property manager!
Alexander Caravitis
February 19
The day and content belong to the hosts and the community under the title "Community matters".
What are the challenges that hosts face and how can they improve their practices for better performance?
The discussion panels, presentations, and parallel workshops provide all the answers to the questions.
For property owners who are interested in the short-term rental industry and want to be informed, the day is a golden opportunity to gain knowledge, while also giving them the opportunity to search and select their property manager and delegate if they are short on time to get involved.
Session 1: Data & Insights
Presentation: The Greek STR market trends
- Sally Henry - VP of Business Development for EMEA, Key Data
Session 2: The road to success
11:30-12:00 The 10 secrets of successful hosts
- Alexander Karavitis, Co-founder of Hosthub
12:00-12:30 Digital guest experience: the key to improving reviews and increasing revenue
- Stelios Christakis - Founder, Tourmie
- Anastasia Andriopoulou - Head of Sales, Tasteat
- Athanasios Piliounis - CEO, Radefy
12:30-13:15 Management: Doing it on your own VS giving it to a company
- Individual owners and company representatives analyze the pros and cons
Session 3: ONE MORE THING
- Presentation by Dimitris Makalias
Happy Hour - Sponsored by PriceLabs
Plus networking
Session 4: Regulation & Taxation
14:00-14:30 Ο ΦΠΑ και η φορολογία στην ψηφιακή οικονομία - Fireside chat with
- Spyros Raikos - Accounting & Payroll Supervisor, krs
*Συντονισμός Γιώργος Ιντζιάδης
14:30-14:45 Short-term rental and legal disputes with neighbors
- Dr. Fotis Spyropoulos & Manos Technitis - Spyropoulos Law Firm
Session 5: Hosts-Guests: A “love & hate” relationship
The pandemic of bad guests and how to deal with it
Panel: Prevention, customer care and management of bad reviews
- Panagiotis Kampisioulis - General Manager, Sigma Security
- Giorgos Vikelis - Group Product Manager, Info Quest Technologies
- Aggeliki Lomi - Customer experience specialist, WelcomeHost
- Theofanis Timiadis- Central Macedonia Airbnb Host Community
*Coordinator: Vicky Trifona
Session 6: Optimizing your Airbnb activity
Panel: Representatives of the Airbnb Community in Greece give practical advice
- Dimitris Karagounis - Central Macedonia Airbnb Host Community
- Stratos Zafiriadis - Athens & Attica Region, Ionian Islands Airbnb Host Community
- Theofanis Timiadis- Central Macedonia Airbnb Host Community