Kostas Skarakis

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About Kostas Skarakis

As an entrepreneur and consultant in hospitality, real estate, and tourism management, I combine hands-on leadership with a strategic mindset to help businesses grow and thrive in highly competitive markets. Currently, I serve as CEO of Ble Collection, where I lead the management of villas, boutique hotels, and apartments in Crete, and as Business Development Manager at Hellenic Homes, where I drive growth in the construction and real estate sector. Over the last 7+ years, I have- Scaled operations to manage a diverse portfolio of properties- Designed and implemented digital strategies for sales, OTA optimization, and guest experience- Consulted for boutique hotels, boosting occupancy, revenue, and operational efficiency- Built and led cross-functional teams in sales, accounting, management, and social media. Beyond my executive roles, I work with hotels and tourism businesses as a consultant, offering expertise in- Hotel & Property Management – operations, SOPs, and concept creation- Tourism Sales & Distribution – OTA optimization, tour operator contracts, pricing strategy- Business Development – growth planning, project evaluation, ROI/IRR modeling- Brand Strategy & Guest Experience – aligning operations with modern traveler expectations. If you’re looking for a consultant or partner in hospitality, real estate, or tourism projects, feel free to connect with me. I’m always open to exploring new opportunities where business strategy meets real-world results.