Spyros Kokotos, one of the most acclaimed businessmen in the field of hospitality, passed away at the age of 92.

The unpleasant news was announced by his son, Fotis Kokotos, writing in his post:

“Captain Spyros loved sailing. This year he didn’t go fishing with his friends as he went last year, such days. Yesterday afternoon, at the hospital, we took a video we used to say about the journey we would make “with our girls”, with his beloved scrape, “Eliana”. Mom was by his side. He left quiet. “

In a statement, the Association of Hellenic Tourism Enterprises (SETE), whose Spyros Kokotos was a founding member and first president, stresses that: “He was one of the most acclaimed Greek businessmen in the field of hospitality. He supported with all his might the efforts to develop Greek tourism. Its legacy is not limited to the hotel complexes designed but extends to His total contribution to the emergence of Greek tourism.

Existed leader to Development of high standard tourism to Greece and in particular at Eloundawith works that changed the physiognomy of Greek hospitality.

His name was identified with innovation, quality and constant search for excellence.

He was one of the first to realize the strategic importance of tourism for the national economy and society the need for coordinated representation of tourism entrepreneurship.

Of the founders of SETE, Spyros Kokotos was the first president of the Association and was an honorary president.

Its loss leaves an incomplete gap in Greek tourism.

His memory will remain alive and his work and his authorities will continue to guide us. “

“Spyros Kokotos was one of the pioneering hoteliers of Crete with a huge contribution to the quality tourism development of our island. We will remember him with gratitude and love. Let the soil be light on it will be covered »The Crete Hoteliers Association also says in a statement.

Condolences from the political world

“I bid farewell to Spyros Kokotos. A great architect and a proud Cretan who, with his work, contributed decisively to the upgrading of Greek tourism and to the emergence of Elounda at a point of reference. “the Vice President of the Government says in his post Kostis Chatzidakis.

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of Spyros Kokotou, an emblematic personality of Greek tourism. With his vision, work and creativity he left an indelible imprint on the quality upgrading of our country’s tourism offer. Its legacy will continue to inspire future generations. Sincere condolences to the family and his relatives »the Minister of Tourism writes in a statement, Olga Kefalogiannis.