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History, Management and Development of Infrastructures in the Port of Piraeus in Greece
Authors: Biniori Eleni , Tsirintani Maria 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe port of Piraeus, is an inextricable influential factor both for the Athenian community and for the Mediterranean societies since the ancient times, up until todays globalized societies thanks to its geographic location. The content of this research is conducted in line with a wide spectrum of management via retrospect research. The operation and the management of a port establishment influences all aspects of the community in which the port operates. Its spatial planning, the services it provides, its adjustment to challenges of the times, have direct impact and cultural significance, not only in the local community, but also in the broader maritime lines of communication, in which the port is integrated. In our research, we conclude that management wise, there aren’t many differences between antiquity and modern times, besides cruises and touristic expeditions in the port of Piraeus whose function for 2500 years has been an operational prototype beneficial for modern port industry.
Descriptive Research Approach to Show the Degree of Familiarity of the Tourist-Pilgrim with the Pilgrimage Route “Steps of the Apostle Paul” in the Digital Era
Authors: Dimou Vasileios , Vassiliadis Christos , Tsironis Christos , Tsagkalidou Eirini 
Published: May 2024

AbstractNew technologies have become an integral part of our everyday life. The possibilities they offer are now diverse, being at the same time effective and providing benefits by limiting processes regarding time, financial and administrative costs for users in the tourism sector. The scope of the present paper is the research of a specific religious tourist-pilgrim route in Greece—“Steps of the Apostle Paul”—and the degree of whether the tourists-pilgrims are familiar with that pilgrimage route. Thus, this study attempts to record the perceptions of Greek tourists regarding the religious product of the now established tour. This research approach emphasizes the degree of familiarity of tourists regarding the use of new digital media, while ultimately aiming to draw useful conclusions for administrative implementation and use. For this reason, an important point of reference of this research is the examination of the degree of contribution of variable new, user-friendly and smart digital applications to the creation of positive and unique user experience with emphasis on tourists of religious attractions in general.
Capturing Destination’s Cognitive and Affective Image on Social Media. The Case of Pafos, Cyprus
Authors: Vlassi Eirini , Deirmentzoglou Georgios A. , Irakleidi Evangelia 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe democratization of travel and tourism has led to increased competition among tourist destinations, bringing the importance of destination image to the forefront. At the same time, the expansion of social media made it possible for visitors and stakeholders to collaborate on the creation of the destination image. Thus, both cognitive and affective destination image can be observed in social media and can be found in posts that users upload either in groups dedicated to a specific destination or in posts that use the name of the destination as a hashtag. This study adopts a mixed method approach in order to reveal features of the cognitive and affective perceived destination image and compare them with the projected image. The city of Pafos was chosen as a case study and all the Instagram posts using the hashtags #visitPaphos and #visitPafos (7861 in total) have been collected and analyzed. At the same time, a questionnaire designed and answered by a sample of 108 respondents who are members of Facebook groups acting as forums for holidaymakers in Cyprus. This research attempts to provide practical implications for destination managers and stakeholders to prepare and build their future marketing strategies by gaining a deeper understanding of the impact shared content has on visitor perception.
Social Media Influencers’ Perceptions on Consumers’ Buying Behavior—An Exploratory Study
Authors: Karayanni Despina A. , Koutsogiannopoulou Nikolitsa 
Published: May 2024

AbstractInfluential marketing is gaining arousing interest in contemporary research among academics and practitioners. The vast majority of pertinent research on how influencers may affect consumer behavior is based on the followers’ perceptions, regarded as consumers. Nevertheless, attention shed on the influencers’ perceptions, regarded as the research field, is rather rarer. In this exploratory study we base upon quantitative data extracted from 65 Social-Media international influencers. Advanced statistical analysis, based on Confirmatory factor Analysis and Regression Analysis, produced findings implying that influencers’ personality, followers’ engagement and followers’ performance risk minimization may influence the followers’ buying behavior. On the whole, as our research results imply, companies partnering with influencers should recognize the need to provide them with comprehensive information and training, encompassing both the brand’s attributes and the company’s culture and values. This approach fosters a unified promotion strategy, greater customer engagement, and improved company-influencer alignment in communication strategies and goals, leading to enhanced products sales.
Human Resources Literature After Covid-19: A Human Versus AI Analysis
Authors: Avelar Sónia , Tiago Flávio , Couto João Pedro , Borges-Tiago Teresa 
Published: May 2024

AbstractIn the post-Covid-19 era, identifying emerging trends in human resources management has become crucial for organizations seeking to adapt and thrive in the ever-changing landscape. Recognizing these trends enhances employee engagement, talent acquisition, and overall organizational effectiveness. One approach to unveil these trends is bibliometric analysis, which helps researchers identify influential topics and themes within the field by analyzing publication patterns, citation networks, and keyword co-occurrence. By evaluating bibliometric indicators such as citation counts and h-index, researchers can identify influential authors, institutions, and publications, fostering collaborations and knowledge-sharing opportunities. Additionally, this analysis reveals underexplored areas in literature, guiding the development of research agendas and addressing important unanswered questions in human resources. With the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools such as Elicit, Iris, and Litmap, new possibilities arise to perform bibliometric analysis. Comparing the gains from AI-driven methods to traditional approaches, this research paper aims to understand their relative benefits in the context of human resource management after Covid-19. Although AI offers a wider range of data sources and more comprehensive insights, traditional methods still hold value, particularly when context-specific knowledge is vital. The choice between AI and traditional methods depends on research objectives, data availability, and the resources and expertise available to researchers. Ultimately, adopting emerging trends in human resources through effective bibliometric analysis can give organizations a competitive advantage, ensuring their ability to proactively adapt to the dynamic needs and expectations of their employees and achieve sustained success.
Exploring the Hospitality of Mount Athos’ Monks: Insights from Visitors Impressions
Authors: Kyprianou Constantinos , Vassiliadis Christos 
Published: May 2024

AbstractHospitality has played a significant role in Orthodox monasticism, driven by selfless love for fellow human beings. This article explores the impressions of visitors to Mount Athos, regarding the hospitality provided to them by the Mount Athos’ monks. The subject of hospitality for the monks is quite important because it is the beginning of love for fellow human beings. The purpose of the article is to examine the reception and hospitality of the visitors of Mount Athos by the monks and the recording of their impressions of this hospitality. It focuses on the example of the monastic community of the Athos peninsula and how the monks receive and welcome visitors. General impressions of the visitors throughout their access and stay on Mount Athos are also examined. The behavior of the monks towards the visitors is characterized as cordial and exemplary. The research focused on visitors, recording their experiences from their stay on Mount Athos and the stages of hospitality provided to them. Questionnaires to visitors after their stay on Mount Athos were used as means of collecting the research. The survey results demonstrate that the visitors’ impressions are described as special and unique. The majority of visitors were completely satisfied with the care they received in terms of accommodation, material and spiritual food. Could the hospitality of the monks of Mount Athos work as an example of hospitality for tourism? The way in which the monks of Mount Athos approach the visitor is special and unique. The use of the hospitality philosophy of the monks could enrich the hospitality of visitors in the tourism industry bringing significant results. This study contributes to the literature by enriching the understanding of hospitality practices within monastic communities.
The Changing Consumer Landscape in the Wake of COVID-19 in Greece: Trends, Insights and Implications
Authors: Theodoridis Prokopis K. 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThis study investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on consumer behaviour in Greece, particularly focusing on changes in purchasing habits, affordability, and lifestyle. Through the analysis of 1603 digital questionnaires, the study identifies three distinct consumer clusters: Cautious High Flyers, Top Performers, and Cautious Low Performers, based on their pandemic era behaviour and preferences. The research reveals that the pandemic significantly altered shopping habits, with approximately 80% of respondents reporting changes. These changes included increased purchasing quantities and a heightened focus on sales promotions. Notably, online shopping surged during the pandemic, with implications for businesses to adapt and meet this growing demand. Understanding these shifts and consumer clusters provides valuable insights for businesses to tailor their strategies effectively.
Tourism Agents in Greece Recovering from COVID-19
Authors: Fragkoudis Alexandros , Vrana Vasiliki , Karavasilis George , Kehris Evangelos 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe COVID-19 pandemic profoundly affected the tourism sector which heavily relies on human interaction and movement. As travel resumes, travel companies have a chance to revamp and prepare for the future. The industry is experiencing a significant shift in consumer behavior and business practices, leading to new tourism trends. This study aims to examine the effects of the pandemic on tourism agents, their resilience and to explore emerging trends in the industry. Conducted through a quantitative research method, the study surveyed 132 travel agencies across Greece. Finings revealed that during the lockdown, respondents focused on planning for the post-COVID-19 era and invested in staff training and skill development to enhance business operations. Findings highlight the diverse perspectives of the agents, regarding their resilience, demonstrating a skepticism for the future of the business. The pandemic has resulted to changes in tourist behavior, such as a shift towards shorter trips and boutique tours, as well as an increased emphasis on hygiene measures. Understanding these shifts in behavior is crucial for the recovery of tourism businesses, as it enables them to tailor their services to meet client expectations and strive for long-term sustainability.
Which Brand’s Posts Drive Customer Engagement? Evidence from Greek Wine Brands’ Posts
Authors: Vlachvei Aspasia , Notta Ourania 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe aim of this work is first to contribute to a deeper understanding on which posts drive consumer engagement through literature review and second to investigate how various firm-determined characteristics of brand’s social media posts affect different types of customer engagement on brands’ posts, in case of Greek wineries’ Facebook brand pages. According to the results informative, rewarding, and relational content promote customer engagement on brand’s Posts. Relational content affects customer engagement through the increase of reactions and comments while rewarding content increase the shares and the comments. The results also support that network size matters and that working hours are better time to post. Finally, richness of the brand post increase engagement only in the case of reactions.
Motives and Perceptions of Greek Voters in National Elections of 2023
Authors: Sophocleous Harry , Anastasiadou Sofia , Masouras Andreas , Apostolopoulos Sotiris 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe current paper is founded on the statement that voting behaviour is an exercise of consumer behaviour and is modelled by factors such as the motives, the perceptions and the reason of voting. In this sense, the central research aim of the paper is to clarify and analyse the impact that the aforementioned factors might have upon voters’ behaviour. Accordingly, the paper provides an appropriate conceptual background and involved collecting of primary data, and thus, it employs a quantitative methodology. More specifically, the research involved a survey through the use of a structured questionnaire with the practice of a 5-point Linkert Scale, which permits assessing the impact of electoral behaviour. Furthermore, the survey was carried out electronically, with the procedure of a convenient sample, with 605 Greek citizens (men and women) with voting right. The responses took place between the 27th of June and the 11th of July 2023, just after the two subsequent Greek electoral contests. The specific circumstance was selected in order to achieve the deliberation of a clear electoral output and therefore, to attain the monitoring of a transparent impact of the electoral behaviour. Apart from the positive timing, an additional reason for which the Greek case has been chosen, is the fact that there is a constructive ground for the specific field. Therefore, the specific research is likely to contribute to the existing research gap. The research demonstrates and measures the electorate impact of the different aspects of voting behaviour. The paper reveals and measures the electoral impact of the motives, the perceptions and the reason of voting. The political arena and those involved may benefit from these results.
The Influence of Social Media Marketing on Consumer Behavior: Evidence from the Greek Market
Authors: Migkos Stavros , Katarachia Androniki , Antoniadis Ioannis , Saprikis Vaggelis 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe role of social media has undoubtedly increased in recent years, both in terms of its use in advertising and digital marketing, influencing consumers to their choices and shaping their buying behavior in many cases. Therefore, it is essential to study their influence on consumer behavior by investigating the factors affecting it. Hence, based on an extant literature review, this study investigates the influence of digital marketing in the modern era and the degree to which it affects individuals’ buying behavior. Our research was based on a questionnaire research tool, which was distributed to 418 correspondents with the help of social media, with questions regarding the trends of consumer audiences towards the market and promotion of products through digital marketing, but also researching the degree of influence of consumer behavior on advertisements promoted by these platforms and, in particular, the two years of restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The results reveal that the influence of digital marketing has increased rapidly through the use of social media platforms and advertising schemes, with the quality of products delivered, convenience, and minimum execution time of purchases in e-commerce. A match between price and quality positively affects consumers’ attitudes.
How Data Mining is Used in Social Media. Key Performance Indicators’ Impact on Image Post Data Characteristics for Maximum User Engagement
Authors: Gkikas Dimitris C. , Theodoridis Prokopis K. 
Published: May 2024

AbstractDigital marketing strategy has become increasingly popular aiming to increase social media users’ engagement, brand awareness, and revenues. The aim of this study is to calculate the organic photo posts’ text characteristics such as text readability, hashtags number and characters number. Using data mining classification models, the current study examines whether these characteristics affect organic post user engagement for lifetime post engaged users and lifetime people who have liked a page and engaged with a post. Data were extracted from social media retail business pages. Readability performance metrics (e.g., the post text readability score, the characters’ number, and the hashtags’ number) are the independent variables. Posts’ performances were measured by seven performance metrics, assigned as the depended variables. Data, content characteristics, and performance metrics were extracted from a social platform retail business page. Finally, user engagement was calculated, and posts’ performance classification was represented using decision tree (DTs) graphs. The findings reveal how post texts’ content characteristics impact performance metrics helping this way the marketers to better form their social media organic strategies, the company to increase impressions, reach and revenues, and the customers to comprehend the post message and engage with the brand.
Corporate Boards and Gender Quotas: A Review of Literature
Authors: Kavalieraki-Foka Dimitra , Asonitou Sofia , Kottara Chara , Gonidakis Fragkiskos , Giannopoulos George 
Published: May 2024

AbstractLegislative regulations for gender quotas are increasingly being enacted on the corporate boards in numerous countries. Research focused on this topic since 2003 when Norway passed the first law concerning the composition of board of directors and women’s proportion in it. The purpose of this paper is to present a review of the literature on gender quotas applied on corporate boards and their impact in different aspects. Using Scopus database, the authors reviewed a body of studies and analyzed those that demonstrated a correlation with the impact on firm’s environmental and social performance, those that demonstrated a diffusion of gender equality across the firm levels and those that focused on individual perceptions. Our results highlight that even though there is a positive impact of gender quotas there is still lack of studies using primary data and addressing the specific research field from non-financial perspective in order to approach deeper the subject. This could be a trigger for future researchers. Also, our findings regarding the benefits of gender diversity in corporate boards can be used to expand efforts to promote gender equality in the workplace.
Medical Tourism with Emphasis on Tourism for People with Disabilities in Greece
Authors: Rapti Maria , Sepetis Anastasios , Pierrakos George 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThis is a research endeavor aiming to highlight the significance of Medical Tourism with regard to people with disabilities, as is often referred to in the literature and legislative texts. The international approach to the provision of medical tourism services is examined everyday but the tourist policies for people with disabilities, and the position of Greek accessible Tourism need more researcher. The objective of this review is to offer a synthesis of the steps that have been taken and the efforts that have been undertaken in this direction in the Greek medical tourism in relation to disabled people, as far as prospects, imminent benefits, but also any further actions that could take place. The aim is to bring out all the dimensions of the subject both through the literature review and the search for existing implementation methods and best pratices as well as through the research approach and analysis of existing situations, at national and international level.
Amateur Athletes and Adoption of Smartwatches. Perceptions of Usage, Ease of Use and the Role of Virtual Community Emersion
Authors: Gkika Eleni C. , Komisopoulos Faidon , Ntanos Stamatios , Drosos Dimitrios , Kargas Antonios 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of connected devices and sensors communicating and exchanging data through the Internet. Wearable technologies are a popular application of IoT and can potentially affect users’ lifestyles, health, well-being, behaviors, and decisions. Smartwatches are the most popular type of wearable device among athletes. We are interested in the factors influencing the adoption of smart devices which monitor and track sports and fitness activities. Our data was based on a convenient sample of 128 amateur runners and we performed descriptive statistics and regression analysis. We applied the theoretical model of Technology Acceptance and empirical results reveal that perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and smartwatch health indications, are notable antecedents of someone’s decision to adopt a smart device. Sport wearable companies may get insights from this research about significant factors of smartwatch adoption and products to help athletes enhance their performance.
Exploring Awareness of Greek Protected Geographical Indication Regional Wines and Their Terroir: The Case of the Prefecture of Drama Greece
Authors: Mamalis Spyridon , Kamenidou Irene , Karampatea Aikaterini , Bouloumpasi Elisavet , Skendi Adriana 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThis research explores if wine consumers are aware of the wines of the Greek prefecture of Drama and, in particular, its wines with Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), and if they have previously experienced them. It also investigates where do consumers search online for wine information, and which of the 17 directly related to wine terroir attributes they seek information for. Lastly, it explores if the male and female wine consumers have the same level of awareness and experience with these PGI wines, and if they seek the same terroir elements on the online information channels. An online questionnaire was used to collect 917 valid responses. The data analysis showed that all participants were aware of the wines of Drama Prefecture, and as for the PGI wines (PGI wines of Drama, Hadriani, and Agora), about one half of the sample knows the Drama PGI wines and 48% has had previous experience, 29% knows Hadriani PGI wines and 24.3% has previous experience, and 23.3% knows PGI Agora wines and 20.2% has previous experience with these wines. Main online information search channels are the winery’s website, Google + and Facebook. The terroir elements most searched for information is “area of wine production”, “grape varieties”, and “wine authenticity”. No gender differences were found in knowledge and previous experience with PGI wines of the prefecture of Drama, while for four out of 17 terroir elements that consumers were seeking information of in their online search, gender differences were observed: Place attachment, vineyard terrain, winery landscape architecture, and grape harvesting. Results are discussed and provide suggestions for terroir-based marketing. Results provide insight to consumer behaviour and may lead wineries to implement programs for wine tourism and education on wine terroir characteristics and wine choice connected to gastronomy.