Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President Alexandros Vassilikos. Photo: Region of North Aegean
The North Aegean Region honored Alexandros Vassilikos, president of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, on Wednesday for his significant contribution to the tourism development of the islands.
A native of the North Aegean island of Lemnos, Vassilikos also serves as president of HOTREC, the European umbrella association representing national hotel, restaurant, and café trade associations across 36 countries.
In his remarks, North Aegean Regional Governor Konstantinos Moutzouris praised Vassilikos’ long-standing efforts in promoting tourism and emphasized the strategic importance of this recognition.
“Today’s event and the honoring of Mr. Vassilikos represent the region’s acknowledgment of his valuable contribution to the development of tourism in the North Aegean and Greece as a whole,” Moutzouris said at the ceremony held at the regional authority’s headquarters in Mytilini, Lesvos.
Photo: Region of North Aegean
Moutzouris highlighted the significance of Vassilikos’ election as president of HOTREC, which represents 47 national organizations across Europe. “His leadership on a Pan-European level underscores the importance of the work he and his colleagues are doing,” the governor added.
He also reiterated the region’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its tourism profile.
“The regional authority and I will continue working toward promoting the North Aegean globally, putting our islands on the world tourism map and paving the way for a brighter future,” Moutzouris said. “The North Aegean is evolving, and its people are ready to claim the position we deserve on the international stage.”
Vassilikos: “A shared honor for Greek hospitality”
In response, Vassilikos expressed his gratitude to the governor and the regional authority for the honor.
“What has impressed me most is the governor’s active participation in all the chamber’s meetings, which reflects his deep interest in tourism and his vision for the North Aegean islands,” Vassilikos said. “I accept this honor on behalf of Greek hospitality and the hotel sector, which is not just about numbers but about building relationships and creating connections. Hospitality extends beyond hoteliers to every part of the tourism industry.”
Hellenic Chamber of Hotels Alexandros Vassilikos with North Aegean Regional Governor Konstantinos Moutzouris. Photo: Region of North Aegean
The event was attended by several key figures in the tourism sector, including Christina Tetradi, vice president of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels; Yannis Hatzis, president of the Hellenic Hoteliers Federation; and Vasilis Vogiatzis, president of the Lesvos Hoteliers Association. Other attendees included Mitsi Paidousi-Avgerinou, president of the Chios Hoteliers Association; Nomikos Konstantakis, president of the Lemnos Hoteliers Association; Deputy Mayor for Tourism of the Municipality of Mytilini Nikos Giannakas; and Afroditi Vati, Deputy Mayor for Tourism of the Municipality of West Lesvos.
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