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01/05/2021 to 30/09/2023: |
EN.I.R.I.S.S.T.+ Intelligent Research Infrastructure for Shipping, Supply Chain, Transport and Logistics”. This project is co-financed by Greece and the European Union (European Regional Development Fund). The project’s total budget is 3,026,847 euros and the University of Aegean was allocated 1,113,490 euros. ETEM has a budget of 56,000 euros. Professor Papatheodorou is a Research Team Coordinator on behalf of ETEM.
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17/10/2018 to 31/03/2023: |
“Tourist Transportation and Leisure Services Optimization using Intelligent Systems”. This project aims at bringing together two companies (i.e. Dotsoft and Semitron) and two universities (University of the Aegean and Aristotelio University of Thessaloniki) in Greece to conduct research and create a pioneering hardware/software system for route, pricing and fleet optimization of tourist coach services in a way that also ensures increased levels of customer satisfaction. The project is co-funded by the General Secretariat of Research and Technology of Greece and has an overall budget of 905,000 euros. The Laboratory of Tourism Research and Studies has been allocated a budget of 117,000 euros. Professor Papatheodorou is the Scientific Coordinator of the entire project as well as of the part of the project assigned to the University of the Aegean.
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25/03/2015 to 24/03/2019: |
Member of the Management Committee of COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) Action TU1408 (Air Transport and Regional Development). This Action investigates the relationship between air transport and regional development. The benefits that may be derived from it are both scientific and societal in nature. They include a better understanding of that relationship focusing on Europe; policy recommendations on how air transport infrastructure and service improvements should be made to support economic competitiveness and social cohesion; and the constitution of a network of researchers dedicated to air transport and its economic, social and environmental implications aligned with Europe 2020 strategy. The Action has an annual budget of approximately 100,000 euros to cover travel, networking and knowledge dissemination expenses.
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03/12/2013 to 31/12/2015: |
“Attracting Low-Cost Carriers and Developing Successful Negotiating Policies for Local Authorities” (in Greek). Funded by the Region of South Aegean, Greece this study aims at developing a toolkit for local policymakers and destination managers to successfully attract low-cost carriers in their destinations based on advantageous terms for the latter. The study is complemented by a related training seminar and advice upon request to the Region of South Aegean. Professor Papatheodorou was the Scientific Co-ordinator of this project which has a budget of 20,000 euros + VAT.
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15/01/2012 to 30/09/2015: |
«GreTIA - Green Transport in the Island Areas». This is a research project under the Thalis research initiative funded by the Greek state. The project aims at studying the development of green transport in island areas focusing on issues of sustainable tourism development. Professor Papatheodorou is the Research Team Coordinator of ETEM. Total funding for GreTIA amounts to 432,387.18 euros while the sum corresponding to the remuneration of ETEM team members is equal to 50,459.07 euros.
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15/07/2014 to 30/09/2014: |
“Aegean Sustainable Tourism Observatory”. This project aims at establishing an observatory of sustainable tourism practices and policies (based on appropriately collected primary and secondary data) in the Region of South Aegean, Greece. The project has a budget of 100,000 Euros.
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01/03/2013 to 31/12/2014: |
“Transport System and Tourism Development in Aegean Sea Islands” (in Greek). Funded by the University of the Aegean, the Greek State and the European Social Fund in the context of the National Strategic Reference Programme (ESPA) 2007-13, this project aims at providing a depository library of data and studies related to transport and tourism regarding the Aegean Sea islands in Greece. Professor Papatheodorou is the Scientific Co-Coordinator of this project which has a budget of 30,000 euros.
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01/03/2013 to 31/12/2014: |
“Recording and Evaluation of Tourism Activity, its Results and Implications for Planning Optimization” (in Greek). Funded by the University of the Aegean, the Greek State and the European Social Fund in the context of the National Strategic Reference Programme (ESPA) 2007-13, this project aims at providing a depository library of tourism activity, its results and implications for planning optimization in the context of the Aegean Sea islands in Greece. The project has a budget of 15,000 euros.
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15/02/2012 to 13/02/2014: |
“Distance Learning Seminars in Tourism”. Funded by the University of the Aegean and tuition fees this project aims to establish a distance learning seminar series in tourism. Professor Papatheodorou was the Scientific Coordinator of this project which had an on-going minimum budget of 10,000 euros.
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13/08/2011 to 31/05/2014: |
«SAGITTARIUS – Launching Local Level Heritage Entrepreneurship: Strategies and Tools to Unite Forces, Safeguard the Place, Mobilize Cultural Values, Deliver the Experience» funded by the Community Initiative South East Europe Transnational Cooperation Programme (SEE) 2007-2013 of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Professor Papatheodorou is the Deputy Scientific Coordinator of ETEM which is the Lead Partner of this research project. Total funding for SAGITTARIUS is equal to 2,012,783 euros, while the amount corresponding to ETEM is 379,423 euros.
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18/09/2012: |
“OPTIMISM – Optimising Passenger Transport Systems”. Funded by the European Commission, this is an FP7 project which proposes a set of strategies, recommendations and policy measures, through the scientific analysis of social behaviour, mobility patterns and business models, for integrating and optimising transport system. This will be based on the modelling of the assessment of the impact of co-modality and ICT solutions for transport. Professor Papatheodorou has participated as an external expert in a round-table discussion organised by the project lead partner in September 2012 in Rome, Italy.
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01/03/2009 to 31/12/2012: |
“MARE NOSTRUM - A Heritage Trail along the Phoenician maritime routes and historic port-cities of the Mediterranean Sea”. This is a Euromed Heritage IV programme aiming to contribute to the public awareness-raising of the preservation and promotion of the Mediterranean port-cities sites and its archaeological sites along the Phoenician ring-thread routes in a past-present continuum. Professor Papatheodorou was the E.T.E.M. Scientific Coordinator. The University of the Aegean participates in this programme as an Associate with no budget.
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01/09/2010 to 28/02/2011: |
“Greek Tourism, Wage Policy and Competitiveness” (in Greek). This is a study undertaken by Professor Papatheodorou as a freelance expert on behalf of the University of Patras for the General Confederation of Greek Workers, Athens, Greece (funding source). The total budget of the project is unknown.
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01/04/2010 to 31/12/2010: |
“Greek Tourism: 2020”. This is an initiative of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE) which aimed: a) to inform everyone involved and interested in tourism about the need to formulate a new development model contemplating the year 2020 and b) to invite people to actively participate in the process. E.T.E.M. supported this initiative from a scientific perspective. Professor Papatheodorou acts as the Coordinator of this collaborative effort. There was no budget for this project.
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01/06/2010 to 31/08/2010: |
“The Importance of Low-Cost Carriers” (in Greek). This is a consultation document prepared by Professor Papatheodorou as a freelance adviser on behalf of the Dodecanesian Chamber of Commerce, Rhodes, Greece (funding source). The budget was 2,000 euros.
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01/01/2010 to 10/04/2010: |
“Pilot Programme of Adult Education” (in Greek). This is a programme funded by the Greek General Secretariat for Youth (within the Ministry of Education) with respect to the development of educational material on the creative economy. Professor Papatheodorou advised on the relevant material as a freelance consultant on behalf of the University of Patras. The total budget of the project is unknown.
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15/01/2010 to 31/05/2010: |
“Report on Athenian Tourism” (in Greek). This is study undertaken by E.T.E.M. on behalf of the Athens Tourism and Economic Development Company (established by the Municipality of Athens), Athens, Greece (funding source). Professor Papatheodorou acted as the Scientific Coordinator and participated in various project deliverables. The budget was 11,000 euros + VAT.
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26/03/2009 to 01/12/2009: |
“The Importance of Tourism for the Greek Economy and Society: Policy Recommendations for Tourism Development” (in Greek). This is a study undertaken by E.T.E.M. on behalf of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE), Athens, Greece (funding source). Professor Papatheodorou acted as the Deputy Scientific Coordinator and participated in various project deliverables. The budget was 50,000 euros.
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12/05/2009 to 11/09/2009: |
“Evaluation of Tourism Carrying Capacity on the Island of Kos” (in Greek). This is a study undertaken by E.T.E.M. on behalf of the Dodecanese Prefecture, Greece (funding source). Professor Papatheodorou participated in various project deliverables. The budget was 53,097.35 euros.
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02/06/2008 to 30/11/2008: |
“Creation of Digital Applications and Tools for the Development of Sports Tourism in Cyprus”. This is a Cyprus Foundation for Research Promotion government project. Professor Papatheodorou participated in various project deliverables as a freelance expert on behalf of the Greek National Centre for Social Research (ΕΚΚΕ). The total budget of the project is unknown.
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01/10/2007 to 30/09/2008: |
Professor Papatheodorou participated as a Scientific Expert in the Think Tank of the SETE (funding source) on behalf of E.T.E.M. The budget was 12,000 euros.
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02/05/2008 to 21/07/2008: |
“Study of Athens Tourism – From the Pre-Olympic to the Post-Olympic Period: The Impact of the Olympic Games and the Present Situation, the Strategic Priorities, the Perspectives – Challenges and the Forthcoming Actions for the Next Five-Year Period (2008-2012)”. This is a study undertaken by E.T.E.M. on behalf of the Athens Tourism and Economic Development Company (funding source). Professor Papatheodorou acted as the Deputy Scientific Coordinator and participated in various project deliverables. The budget was 12,521 euros.
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01/08/2006 to 30/07/2008: |
“Mediterranean Standard for Sustainable Tourism” (M.E.S.S.T.). This is an Interreg III - Archimed Programme funded by the European Regional Development Fund. The programme aimed at developing a standard for sustainable tourism development in the context of the Mediterranean Region. E.T.E.M. participated in this programme as a Partner. Professor Papatheodorou contributed to various project deliverables. The budget for the University of the Aegean was 182,015.86 euros.
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06/10/2005 to 31/12/2007: |
“Allways Tourism”. This is an EQUAL programme funded by the European Social Fund to support the adaptability of travel agents (employees, employers and companies) to the structural changes of technology and the new requirements of tourist markets. E.T.E.M. participated in this programme as a Partner. Professor Papatheodorou acted as the E.T.E.M. Deputy Scientific Coordinator and contributed to various project deliverables. The budget for the University of the Aegean was 33,749.21 euros.
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07/06/2007 to 30/11/2007: |
“SEMSON - South Eastern Mediterranean Spatial Observatory Network”. This is an Interreg IIIΒ – Archimed Programme funded by the European Regional Development Fund. Professor Papatheodorou participated in various project deliverables as a freelance expert on behalf of the Institute of Urban Environment and Human Resources at Panteion University, Greece. The total budget of the project is unknown.
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03/03/2006 to 31/08/2007: |
“Determination and Development of Management Models for Small and Medium Hotel and Catering Enterprises. Evaluation of Academic and Vocational Knowledge Background of Employees in Cyprus”. This is a Cyprus Foundation for Research Promotion government project. Professor Papatheodorou participated in various project deliverables as a freelance expert on behalf of the Greek National Centre for Social Research (ΕΚΚΕ). The total budget of the project is unknown.
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01/10/2006 to 31/10/2007: |
“Digital Business Framework for the Promotion of Ecological and Cultural Tourism Services in Cyprus”. This is a Cyprus Foundation for Research Promotion government project. E.T.E.M. participated in this project as a subcontractor of Business Architects Consultancy (BAC), Greece. Professor Papatheodorou was the E.T.E.M. Scientific Coordinator and participated in various project deliverables. The budget for the University of the Aegean was 15,000 euros.
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2006: |
“HERMES - Harnessing Employment, Regional Mobility and Entrepreneurship in South-eastern Europe”. This is an EU DG Enlargement programme, where E.T.E.M. participated as a Partner. Professor Papatheodorou contributed to knowledge dissemination. The total budget for the University of the Aegean was about 130,000 euros.
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03/10/2005 to 21/10/2005: |
“TEMPUS - Trans-European Mobility Scheme for University Studies”. This is an EU DG Education funded programme. Professor Papatheodorou participated as a freelance expert delivering seminars on academic curriculum design on behalf of the Technological Education Institute (TEI) of Thessaloniki, Greece. The total budget of the programme is unknown.
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2005: |
“Strategic Tourism Development Plan”. This is a project funded by the Corfu Tourism Organisation, Greece. E.T.E.M. participated in the project as a subcontractor of Planet Consulting (strategic ally of Mercer Human Resource Consulting in Greece). Professor Papatheodorou participated in various deliverables of the project. The total budget of the programme is unknown.
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01/11/2004 to 31/10/2005: |
“Cultural Heritage as a Growth Factor in the Greek Economy”. This is a study funded by the Academy of Athens (the equivalent of British Academy in Greece). Professor Papatheodorou participated as a freelance expert in various deliverables of the project. The total budget of the programme was 25,000 euros.
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