Hospitality 2026: The New Era of Greek Hospitality

  • Moderator: Georgios Lampiris | Journalist
  • Leivadas Panos | CEO – Nova Constructions SA/LuxandEasy
  • Morantis S. Nikos | Managing Director – Destsetters
  • Pappas Kostas | Managing Director – owners.gr

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Curriculum Vitae of the Speakers

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  • Dr. Panos Leivadas is the Chief Executive Officer of Nova Constructions S.A., with top-tier management experience at the highest levels of government and the private sector. He has served in leading governmental roles as Secretary General for Communication and Information at the Ministry of State, Secretary General of the Ministry of Tourism, as well as Director of the Prime Minister’s Press Office. He has also held executive management positions in companies within the food industry. He holds a Ph.D. and an M.A. in Electoral Behavior & Electoral Sociology (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens) and a B.A. in Business Administration & Political Science (University of Florida).

  • Kostas Pappas is the Co-Founder and CEO of OWNERS, the only Greek proptech company specializing in fractional ownership of luxury holiday homes and the management of modern tourist properties. OWNERS introduces a new model to the Greek market, combining ownership, technology, use and investment perspective, offering access to premium properties through a more flexible and efficient scheme. Through OWNERS, actively contributes to the emergence of fractional ownership as a game changer for the market of luxury holiday homes in Greece, creating the conditions for attracting a new audience of buyers and investors. With two decades of experience in the field of technology and business, Kostas has held leadership positions in various companies in America and Greece. Kostas holds a degree in IT and Cloud Services from the University of West Attica and an MBA from Gatton College of Business and Economics.

  • Nikos S. Morantis is a hotel investment consultant and the founder of Destsetters, a leading hotel concept strategy firm. Specializing in the creation of innovative, sustainable, and commercially successful hotel investments, he helps investors and hoteliers develop strong brands that stand out in the competitive hospitality market. His strategy focuses on differentiation, guest experience, and professional well-being, promoting new approaches that maximize hotel efficiency and operational harmony. At the same time, he fosters innovation and knowledge within the industry through the pioneering platforms Hotelier Academy and Travel by Interest, which provide specialized strategies, digital solutions, and educational tools for hospitality professionals. With a dynamic approach and a deep understanding of new travel trends, he motivates investors and professionals to create hotels that are not just accommodations, but unique experiences with substantial commercial and emotional value. By integrating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles, he promotes sustainable practices, responsible resource management, and a positive social impact as core elements of a modern, successful hotel investment. His vision is to introduce a more conscious way of investing in hotels, utilizing a more strategic and human-centric approach.

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