In an event that combined professionalism, a relaxed atmosphere and high aesthetics, Stama, in collaboration with Ma Maison, organised the 4th Athens Stama Gathering at the distinctive Downtown Villa, Indoor Heated Pool, No. 8, located on Artemisiou 7 in Gazi. The Gathering -now established as one of the key networking touchpoints for the short-term rental ecosystem- brought together Stama members and selected guests from the business and institutional community.
The unique setting of Downtown Villa, with its signature indoor heated pool and its urban Gazi backdrop, created the ideal atmosphere for meaningful discussions, experience-sharing and updates on the latest developments in the market.
A Gathering with purpose and substance
The event began at 19:00 with member arrivals. The programme was structured into five parts, combining informative content, strategic discussion and interactive sessions.
Welcome Note
The welcome note marked the start of the evening, with Stama’s leadership addressing the members and highlighting the Gathering’s role as a consistent meeting point and platform for collaboration among industry professionals.
Presentation of the Association’s Actions
Stathis Karopoulos, Director of Stama, presented the association’s recent and upcoming initiatives. Key points included:
institutional interventions supporting the sector,
Stama’s participation in European-level consultations,
member training and information initiatives,
the association’s strategy for adapting to the new regulatory landscape.
The presentation provided a clear picture of Stama’s active role during a period of significant developments in the short-term rental sector in Greece and across Europe.
Discussion Session
A discussion followed between Theocharis Michailidis, Secretary of Stama, and Vasilis Argyrakis, moderated by journalist Vicky Trifona.
The session focused on:
emerging market trends,
expectations of property owners and managers,
challenges posed by upcoming regulations,
opportunities arising from the sector’s rapid professionalisation and technological evolution.
Members participated actively, sharing questions and first-hand insights from their business operations.
Short Greetings
Next, the floor was given to:
- Stelios Petsas, former Minister, who expressed his support for Stama and the short-term rental industry,
- executives from Vodafone’s B2B division, who presented the products and solutions that property managers can leverage in order to offer improved services to both guests and the property owners they collaborate with
and Ma Maison founders -and the hosts of the evening-Yiannis Razavoulas and Rena Georgiadou.
Their remarks highlighted the sector’s dynamic growth, the importance of cross-sector partnerships and the role of technology and service quality as cornerstones for sustainable development.
Cocktails, music and networking
The formal programme concluded with a relaxed networking session curated by the Ma Maison team.
Stama members and invited guests enjoyed refreshing drinks, music and the venue’s distinctive views—an ideal environment for exchanging ideas, forging new connections and strengthening existing business relationships.
The atmosphere of the evening supported meaningful conversations about the market’s evolution, collaboration opportunities and how the short-term rental sector can prepare for upcoming regulatory and market challenges.
A gathering that strengthens the community
The Athens Stama Gathering 2025 showcased once again its value as a point of reference for Stama members. With a strong emphasis on information, dialogue and connection among professionals, the event highlighted the importance of collective action and unified representation in a rapidly evolving market.
Stama continues to build bridges across the sector and amplify the voice of short-term rental professionals, with the Gathering standing as a key pillar of this effort.
