Connecting the global e-Tourism community
International Federation for IT in Travel & Tourism
Dimitris Serifis – Chair of IFITT Greece
About IFITT
IFITT is the leading independent global community for the discussion, exchange and development of knowledge about the use and impact of new information and communication technologies (ICT) in the travel and tourism industry
About IFITT
ACADEMIAResearch
TRAVEL INDUSTRYHotels, Agencies, Destinations,
Tech Providers, eMarketing, Organisations, Services etc
Output:Theoretical Knowledge
Input:Business
Needs
TRAVEL INDUSTRYHotels, Agencies, Destinations,
Tech Providers, eMarketing, Organisations, Services etc
B2B InteractionCase Studies
Best PracticesTools & Products
Main Objective
About IFITT
• International Congresses (ENTER)
• Local & Regional Events (IFITT Chapters)
• Journals
• IFITT Newsletter
• Workshops
• Papers
• Online Resources Directory via IFITT Website (members only)
HowIt Works?
IFITT MEMBERS
• Researchers & Universities
• Students
• Technology Providers
• e-Marketing & Communication Providers
• Travel Industry Experts (Hotels, Agencies, Tour Operators etc)
• Tourism Organisations
• Travel Services Providers
IFITT GREECE
About IFITT Chapter in Greece
IFITT GREECE
To promote the IFITT philosophy, strategy and mission statement
FastFactsMain
Objective
IFITT GREECE
FastFacts
Established: June 2011Members so far: 25
Name Position Organization Industry
Stratigea Member NTUA Academia
Bizanidis Alexis Member GATS Group of Companies Travel Services
Psarros Manolis Member AbouTourism Destinations Marketing
Aivalis Costis Member TEI of Crete Academia
Kefalas Stavros General Secretary Tourix Technology
Georgiou Spyros Vice President Airotel Hotels
Serifis Dimitris President Nelios.com Technology
Board Members
IFITT GREECE
Action PlanIdentification of e-Tourism relative Researchers and Authorities in Greece
Universities, Colleges, Ministry of Tourism, SETE, HATTA, Hotel Associations etc
Developing a list of travel relative companies in Greece
Hotels, Agents, Tour Operators, DMOs, OTAs, Communication & Marketing, Tech Providers
Developing Communication tools to exchange knowledge
Chapter Website, Newsletter, Social Media, Scheduling of Targeted Events & Workshops
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By Developing
Action Teams
By Taking Advantage the
IFITT Global Brand
Third Parties Co-operation
HOW?
IFITT GREECE
Action Teams
IFITT Greece Action Teams
Hotels
Travel Services Providers
Academic Issues
Network Development
DMOs
Travel Agencies, Tour Operators
Key to Success for this model:
Members
IFITT GREECE
Work FlowAcademia
IFITT Greece Action Teams
Communication Tools
Travel Industry
Case Studies & Best Practices
Business Needs
Media Events
Knowledge
IFITT GREECE
THANK YOUFor more information:
http://www.ifitt.org
http://twitter.com/IFITTGreece
Become an IFITT member at http://ifitt.org/home/registerNewUser