Panagiotis Papadakis was born and raised in Chania. He studied tourism in Germany, including practical training, and has several years of professional experience in the hotel and tourism industry and sales. His background combines strong communication skills, practical knowledge of visitor services, and a broad understanding of customer engagement. An enthusiastic lover of history, particularly…
Giannis – Aristarchos Poulakas is a Political Science graduate with an MBA and professional experience in cultural project management, business development, and market research. Engaged in cultural and experiential projects that connect people, ideas, and creative practices across different contexts. Interests center on human behavior, philosophy, and folklore, with a strong curiosity about how narratives…
Anja Zuckmantel is a historian and educator with extensive experience in the administration of non-profit organizations and academic study programs. She has a strong interest and experience in cultural heritage management, educational tourism and public history, i.e. the communication of history to diverse audiences. A native German speaker, she is also fluent in English and…
Giorgos Psaroudakis was born and raised in Chania. He studied History and Archaeology at the University of Athens and holds a master’s degree in European History. He lives and works in Chania as a history teacher in private education. He enjoys spending his time close to the nature of Crete, creatively exploring and interpreting all…
Stelios Mavrakis is an economist and graduate of the Department of Economics at the Athens University of Economics and Business. He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Social and Solidarity Economy at the Hellenic Open University. Professionally, he has worked in the private sector in the food and beverage industry, while also being a…
Emmanouil Xylakis holds a PhD from the Institute of Digital Games, University of Malta, specializing in Virtual and Mixed Reality and Human–Computer Interaction. His work explores immersive technologies and virtual worlds, while his broader motivation lies in using technology for societal benefit — supporting cultural heritage, improving accessibility to rural areas, and renewing public interest…