Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises
The Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (), commonly abbreviated to SETE (ΣΕΤΕ), is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded in 1991. It is the representative Association for unions of tourism enterprises in Greece, as well as independent companies operating across the broader tourism sector. History. The original 9 entrepreneurs who met in Elounda, Crete to discuss the creation of the association were: In order to fulfill the legal requirement of 20 members, the following 14 were added to the original group and became the 23 founding members of the Association: Organizational aims. SETE aims constantly  at boosting competitiveness and demonstrating the key role of tourism in the Greek economy. More specifically, SETE: Activities. Research. SETE positions are based on continuous research, study and analysis of the special features of tourism economy. SETE: SETE research work is supported per case by its staff, expert consultants and university research centres. The results are disseminated and promoted through publications, seminars and through the web. sete.gr provides information for professionals and researchers in the wider tourism economy. SETE offices house a library with Greek and foreign publications on tourism. Education & Training. SETE actively supports the work of researchers, experts  and students and collaborates with the academic community. Members of SETE Board of Directors and the Association's Executives are regular speakers and lecturers at events and programs held by partner universities. SETE proposals regarding tourism training include: Membership. SETE Members fall into two main categories: SETE provides a series of services to its Members, in a joint effort to create a more favourable environment for boosting tourism and entrepreneurship: SETE Members receive circular documentation, studies and data about markets which concern Greek tourism, and about specific market segments. Moreover, SETE Members are informed on the press releases and the  interventions made by SETE to Greek government and the broader public sector. SETE Members can be involved in shaping tourism policy positions and proposals by actively participating in the meetings and events held by SETE (General Assemblies, conferences, regional events, business lunches). SETE web pages, events and publications allow for the promotion of businesses and services to selected target groups. SETE Members can be promoted through its regular publications for information purposes, i.e. the SETE Annual Report, the e-newsletter “Corporate Citizenship - Members Activities” and the e-newsletter “Members Business News”. International presence. Tourism is one of the most significant  economic activities in the world and the main field of international competition. SETE is present in the major international fora: Moreover, SETE cooperates with: WTTC (World Travel and Tourism Council), OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development), IMF (International Monetary Fund), IFTO (International Federation of Tour Operators), IAGTO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators), TYD (Turkish Tourism Investors Association), Egyptian Tourism Federation, Exceltur (Spain), Visit Britain, Maison de la France, IMG Tourism, Tourism Intelligence International, ILM Hospitality & Tourism, IPK International, THR Barcelona, Monitor Group, Mintel, Phocuswright, Tourism Industry Intelligence, Eye for Travel