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I am Notis Martakis, a seasoned Greek communications professional with a career spanning journalism, press relations, and tourism marketing. Since 1998 I lead MTC Group Consulting, focusing on tourism marketing and promotion (DMO). I have served as Director of the press office to the Greek President, consulted for foreign leaders’ press offices, and taught Public Relations at AKTO College and Metropolitan College Athens.
I enjoy building strategic communications programs, mentoring students, and sharing knowledge through seminars and publications such as ‘Press Offices- Organization and Operation’ and tourism policy notes distributed to University of Piraeus students. I am fluent in Greek and have very good English, and I am passionate about helping organizations promote their messages effectively.
Experience Level
Language
Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Advanced
Work Experience
Professor and Mentor on Tourism Studies at Metropolitan College Athens
January 1, 2017 - PresentProfessor and Mentor on Tourism Studies for MSc programs (2017-present).
Rapporteur at University of Piraeus (MBA Management program)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2013Regular rapporteur of the tourist-MBA Management program
President at MTC Group Consulting (MTC Group)
January 1, 1998 - PresentPresident of the MTC Group consulting group, specialized in tourism marketing and promotion (DMO) (1998-present).
Founder at MTC GROUP
January 1, 1998 - PresentTourism destination management consultancy; organizes press/fam trips; discusses and explores possibilities for the development of alternative forms of tourism; coordinates actions to increase tourist flows and promote destinations.
Special Advisor at Apogevmatini
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998Special Advisor; oversaw marketing, advertising and public relations (1996-1998).
Director of the Press Office at Office of the President of the Hellenic Republic
December 31, 1995 - October 21, 2025Directed the press office for the Hellenic President of Democracy (1990-1995), hosting visits by US President George Bush and Russian President Boris Yeltsin.
Spokesman at Greek National Tourism Organization
December 31, 1990 - October 21, 2025Spokesman for the Greek National Tourism Organization (1989-1990).
Director of the Press Office at President of Democracy (Kostantinos Karamanlis)
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1995Directed the press office; organized promotional visits by US President George Bush and Russian President Boris Yeltsin; provided expertise to organize the press office of Ion Iliescu
Director of the Press Office at Office of the President of Greece (President Konstantinos Karamanlis)
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1995Director of the press office; organized promotional visits, including those of Presidents Bush and Yeltsin; provided expertise for the Romanian president's press office.
Spokesman at Greek National Tourism Organization
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1990Spokesperson at Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO)
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1990Occupied the post of GNTO spokesman (1989-1990).
Press Officer at Greek National Tourism Organization
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1989Press Officer at Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO)
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1989Reappointed as press officer for GNTO from 1987 to 1989.
Press Officer at Greek National Tourism Organization
December 31, 1985 - October 21, 2025Press Officer (1975-1985) and later served as spokesman (1989-1990).
Professor of Public Relations at AKTO College
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1997Professor of Public Relations in the Department of Tourism and Business Administration (1982-1997).
Member, Journalists Union and ForeignPress Association
January 1, 1979 - PresentMember at Journalists Union
January 1, 1979 - PresentMember of the Journalists Union; corporate member of the ForeignPress Association.
Press Officer at Greek National Tourism Organization
January 1, 1975 - December 31, 1985Press Officer at Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO)
January 1, 1975 - January 1, 1985Served as press officer during 1975-1985 and 1987-1989, handling media relations and tourism promotion.
Tourist Editor at Naftemporiki
January 1, 1974 - January 1, 1990Tourist Editor and Head of Political Reportage (1974-1990).
Education
Economics (Bachelor of Arts) at Sussex College of Technology, London
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025Industrial Relations (Diploma) at Sussex College of Technology, London
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025Social Philosophy (Diploma) at Sussex College of Technology, London
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025Management (Associated) at Maryland University
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025Public Relations Diploma at School of Business and Technology Athens
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025Bachelor of Arts in Economics at Sussex College of Technology, London
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026Diploma in Industrial Relations at Sussex College of Technology, London
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026Diploma in Social Philosophy at Sussex College of Technology, London
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026Associated Management at Maryland University, USA
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026Public Relations at School of Business and Technology Athens
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026Bachelor of Arts in Economics at Sussex College of Technology, London
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026Diploma in Industrial Relations at Sussex College of Technology, London
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026Diploma in Social Philosophy at Sussex College of Technology, London
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026Associate Degree in Management at Maryland University, USA
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026Diploma in Public Relations at School of Business and Technology Athens
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026Qualifications
Knight of the Great Constantine
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026Assistant bailo of the compendium 'St. Mark' of Alexandria-Athens
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026Knight of the Great Constantine of the Patriarchate of Alexandria
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026Assistant bailo of the compendium 'St. Mark' of Alexandria-Athens
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026Author of 'Press Offices- Organization and Operation'
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026Industry Experience
Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Other
Experience Level
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