As the leaves begin to turn this year, we find ourselves bidding farewell not only to the long, hot days of summer but also to that sense of carefreeness and relaxation that sweeps over almost all of us during the summer months. Returning to our daily lives, we find that the big issues remain to…
Summer is in full swing and with it the country’s tourism season, which, boosted by European demand and a huge increase in travel from the US as a result of strong US-Greek relations, is set to see arrivals and revenue meet or exceed 2019 levels, in a boon to the economy. Yet despite strong tourism…
Thessaloniki is the city that I have chosen to call home; it is the epicenter of my life, both personal and professional. Thessaloniki is a city to see, to feel, to taste, stretching along an endless seafront, full of colors, and with a history spanning over 24 centuries. Yet, if you asked travelers to name…
As workers reluctantly return to the office and the world shifts toward hybrid work models, companies are called upon to reexamine traditional notions of control and redefine workplace flexibility. For most people, one of the best elements of working from home was the increased autonomy and flexibility that they enjoyed in terms of both time…
Should Western firms remain operating in or selling to Russia? Can Greek shipping companies continue to transport Russian oil in good conscience despite the EU embargo? Should corporations do business in countries that continue actively developing stronger economic ties with Russia? What about pursuing projects that, ultimately, contravene climate goals? How to deal with the…
Nikolaos Bakatselos President, American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce Message from the President We are facing an unprecedented climate and biodiversity crisis that’s only about to get worse. Our habit of overproducing and overconsuming is first and foremost to blame; human-driven resource extraction and processing are responsible for more than 90% of global biodiversity loss and water…
With an ear to the ground and an eye to the future, TFTD 2022 looked at what must be done and how to bridge today’s skills and access gaps in education and employment and pave the way for fulfilling untapped potential. With a focus on building an inclusive educational environment that fosters innovative and entrepreneurial…
A highly focused accelerator at the intersection of tech and tourism is helping young tech innovators take their companies—and the industry—to the next level. Born of the idea to bring together two of Greece’s most promising industries—tourism, the traditional powerhouse of the Greek economy, and the nation’s startup ecosystem, which is quickly emerging as one…
On September 26 this year, AmChamGR will convene its 20th annual Corporate Responsibility Conference, titled Headwinds: Endure. Adapt. Persevere. Embrace the Changing Future of Sustainability. To honor this anniversary, and working with CR Committee Chair Pakis Papademetriou and CR Committee Coordinator Angela Boyatzis, Business Partners reached out to some of the country’s leading Thought Leaders…
A prominent figure in the Greek-American community, an attorney, a philanthropist, a self-made man who has stood at the helm of a successful enterprise, and, since formally presenting his credentials to the President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou on May 10 this year, the United States Ambassador to Greece. Here, Ambassador George James Tsunis…