Connecting the travel and hospitality industry leaders with young innovators

The accelerator aims to become the core vehicle for the development and growth of new, innovative entrepreneurial ideas, collaborations and business opportunities, that will help the Greek startup ecosystem evolve, with a positive impact on Greek tourism and the country, in general.

Innovation

Reinforce and support innovative ideas and ventures in the tourism sector

Acceleration

Boost the development and growth of startups through a robust program

Networking

Support networking initiatives between startups and the market place

    Let the numbers speak our achievements

    0 On-site & virtual meetings between owners & startups

    0 Hours of mentoring & consulting

    0 Training hours for business/digital skills

    What we offer

    Accelerator

    The acceleration program is the core vehicle of our efforts.

    Idea Platform

    Part of our mission is to reinforce and support innovative ideas.

    Activities

    Feel free to join our events, meetups and open days.

    News

    January 23, 2023

    Global Startup Awards 2023 – Vote for CapsuleT!

    Vote for CapsuleT Travel & Hospitality Accelerator HERE to highlight it as the Best Accelerator Program globally!

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    January 11, 2023

    CapsuleT @ FITUR 2023 | We participate with 6 startups together with GNTO!

    It is a great pleasure for us to announce the participation of CapsuleT at FITUR 2023, as a co-exhibitor of GNTO.

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    December 12, 2022

    52nd General Assembly AAAHA | We joined it with all our startups

    CapsuleT and its startups had the opportunity to present advanced technology products/services that promise smarter hotel management and modernization of hotel services.

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    December 5, 2022

    NBG Business Seeds | 13th Innovation & Technology Competition

    NBG Business Seeds and CapsuleT are waiting for you at the 5th mentoring and networking event of the 13th Innovation & Technology Competition.

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    December 3, 2022

    CapsuleT | Νοέμβριος γεμάτος επιτυχημένες εκθέσεις

    Ενεργή ήταν η παρουσία του CapsuleT στον χώρο των Διεθνών Τουριστικών Εκθέσεων όλο το Νοέμβριο, λαμβάνοντας μέρος σε τρία (3) συνολικά trade shows.

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    December 3, 2022

    Elevate Greece: Ferryhopper has been awarded as the best hospitality Greek company

    Ferryhopper, an important community partner of CapsuleT, has been awarded as the best company in the “Tourism and Hospitality Services” category at Elevate Greece startup awards 2022.

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    Judging & Advisory Committee

    This committee will meet the teams/startups of the Acceleration Program on a regular basis in order to evaluate and offer advice to the
    team members for their future steps.

    Alexandros Vassilikos
    Alexandros Vassilikos
    President - Hellenic Chamber of Hotels

    Alexandros Vassilikos was born in Athens in 1976 and studied Economics in Nantes and London. In 2002, following the demise of the founder of AIROTEL Group of Hotels Efstratios Vassilikos, he assumed the position of Chairman/CEO.

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    Alexandros Vassilikos
    President - Hellenic Chamber of Hotels
    Stefania Flenga
    Stefania Flenga
    Managing Director - Yes! Hotels Group

    Stefania Flenga is Managing Director of Yes! Hotels Group, operating 5 properties in Athens. She oversees all Operational Departments, Sales, Marketing and Strategic development for the group.

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    Stefania Flenga
    Managing Director - Yes! Hotels Group
    Alexandros Angelopoulos
    Alexandros Angelopoulos
    Managing Director - Aldemar Resorts

    Alexandros Ν. Angelopoulos, is the Managing Director of Aldemar Resorts, a leading resorts chain company in Greece. He has been active in the family business since 1995.

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    Alexandros Angelopoulos
    Managing Director - Aldemar Resorts
    Konstantinos Zikos
    Konstantinos D. Zikos
    Α' Vice President - HotelBrain Group

    Konstantinos Zikos is currently the A’ Vice President of Greece’s leading hotel management company (HotelBrain SA) and the Deputy Secretary General of the Greek National Tourism Organisation.

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    Konstantinos D. Zikos
    Α' Vice President - HotelBrain Group
    See the full list here

    Our Judges and Mentors

    MENTOR

    Lisa Katsouraki
    Lisa Katsouraki
    Head of Corporate Development - Etraveli Group

    Lisa is heading Strategy, M&A and Strategic Partnerships for Etraveli Group, one of the leading global flight centric OTAs and the #1 global flights platform enabling flights distribution via innovative tech solutions.

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    Lisa Katsouraki
    Head of Corporate Development - Etraveli Group

    MENTOR

    Olga Sarli
    Industry Manager - Google Greece

    Olga has more than 9 years of experience in consulting and digital marketing in the Financial Services sector.

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    Olga Sarli
    Industry Manager - Google Greece

    MENTOR

    Philippos Koutropoulos
    Philippos Koutropoulos
    Director of Revenue Management - Hotel Grande Bretagne & King George

    Mr. Koutropoulos is the Director of Revenue Management for the Hotel Grande Bretagne, King George and Sheraton Rhodes Resort. He holds a Hospitality and Tourism Management Degree.

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    Philippos Koutropoulos
    Director of Revenue Management - Hotel Grande Bretagne & King George

    JUDGE & MENTOR

    Dimitris Serifis
    Dimitris Serifis
    CEO - Nelios

    Dimitris is considered by many as the expert in digital transformation for the travel industry. In 2008 he took the decision to create Nelios.com, providing specialized digital services for the industry.

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    Dimitris Serifis
    CEO - Nelios
    See the full list of our Judges & Mentors here

    Sponsors & Partners

    “Brilliant minds do exist. It is time to reverse the brain drain and make the most of it”

    Alexandros Vassilikos
    President – HCH & HOTREC

    “With us you will find the “business family” you need to develop within the tourism market where everyone support each other and build synergies”

    Katerina Saridaki
    Director – CapsuleT Accelerator

    “Stay 100% focused on creating substantial added value for your customers. Solve real problems of the industry with your services and only then you will have acquired a serious investment interest”.

    Dimitris Serifis
    CEO – Nelios

    “Be ready for the ride. Know how you want to utilize / leverage the mentors and keep them engaged”

    Lisa Katsouraki
    Head of Corporate Development – Etraveli Group 

    “If an idea manages to operate successfully in the tourism market of Greece then it’s almost sure that it can be developed globally”.

    Alexis Komselis
    Director – Alba Hub for Entrepreneuship & Developement


    “If you can explain in a minute or two the service/product you offer but also its added value for your potential customer; then you greatly increase the opportunity to succeed”

    Vassiliki Mavrokefalou
    Director Market Management – Expedia Group

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    Achilleos 8, Kallithea, Athens 17674, Greece

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    accelerator@grhotels.gr

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    +30 210 942 5533