Dimitris Kourkouridis
Biographic Data
| ID | 4036039 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Dimitris Kourkouridis |
| GIVEN NAMES | Dimitris |
| FAMILY NAME | Kourkouridis |
| SIGNATURE | KOURKOURIDIS D |
| AFFILIATIONS | Aristotle University of Thessaloniki |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8698-771X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 7 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 11 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Economic, Social, and Spatial Patterns of Mice Sector in a Metropolitan Context
This study examines the economic, social, and spatial dynamics of the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector in the Regional Unit of Thessaloniki, Greece, over the period 2011–2022. It explores how MICE activity is distributed across the Thessaloniki metropolitan region and whether municipal districts differ significantly in economic performance, employment, and specialization. Using data from the Hellenic Statistical Au…
Willingness to participate in urban regeneration projects
Urban regeneration projects rely on citizen participation to succeed. This study investigates psychological and demographic factors influencing residents’ willingness to engage in eleven planned regeneration initiatives in Thessaloniki, Greece. Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour and place attachment, a structured survey (n = 411) was analysed through multiple linear regression. Positive attitudes and perceived social norms increased willingnes…
Cultural Dimensions of Trade Fairs
Trade fairs are not only commercial platforms but also catalysts for urban development, city branding, and international engagement. This longitudinal study analyzes data from trade fair exhibitors from China, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Germany to examine how cultural differences influence their experiences, satisfaction, and destination loyalty within the urban landscape of Thessaloniki. By adopting Social Exchange Theory (S.E.T.) as a …
From Trade Fairs to Urban Development
This study examines how participation in the Thessaloniki International Fair (T.I.F.) influences exhibitors’ satisfaction and loyalty toward the host city of Thessaloniki. It investigates factors such as event organization, logistical support, business networking opportunities, and exhibitors’ interactions with local infrastructure and services. Using social exchange theory (S.E.T.) as a framework, this research investigates how positive exchange…
Historical Evolution of Trade Fairs against Urban Evolution
This paper conceptualizes trade fairs as complex socio-spatial phenomena, which are constantly transformed, following socio-economic change, and reflect aspects of social and urban life. Methodologically, we apply a longitudinal systematic comparative analysis of historical fair evolution between international practice and the case of the city of Thessaloniki, exploring convergence and divergence, throughout the historical evolution of the city. …
The mall as heterotopia under Greece’s economic crisis
This paper examines the socio-spatial constitution of the mall, as a basic consumption place, in the aftermath of the 2008 global economic crisis, employing a geographical approach to malls and a socio-spatial perspective on heterotopia, as a conceptual theoretical tool on the exercise of power and production of space. Introducing the concept of crisis-heterotopia, the case of the Mediterranean Cosmos shopping Centre in Thessaloniki, Greece, is e…
Business Travel Motivations and Objectives of Trade Fairs Visitors
This research investigates the motivations and objectives of visitor participation in trade fairs in Thessaloniki. In particular, the trend of combining professional goals with the entertainment of visitors is investigated. The aim of the research is to determine whether the inclination to blend economic goals with entertainment is a shared characteristic among attendees of all trade fair events, or if it varies in any manner. Mixed methods resea…
Post-Pandemic Trade Fair Dynamics
This study investigates evolving perceptions and preferences among exhibitors regarding trade fair formats, focusing on virtual, hybrid, and physical events. The aim is to understand how attitudes have shifted post-pandemic and the implications for future trade fair strategies. A longitudinal comparative analysis was conducted using survey data collected from exhibitors over two years. The analysis focused on evaluating perceptions of virtual, hy…
Airbnb and Urban Housing Dynamics
This study examines the interplay between Airbnb and gentrification in Thessaloniki and Greece, focusing on their economic and social impacts on urban neighborhoods. Utilizing data from 110 online publications and qualitative insights from ten semi-structured interviews with real estate agents, Airbnb stakeholders, residents, and experts, the research provides a nuanced view of these dynamics. The findings suggest that Airbnb influences housing m…
Urban governance and participatory planning in organizing and planning trade fairs. The case of Thessaloniki trade fair
Urban governance and participatory planning have been key concepts in the academic discourse, policy debates and international practice related to spatial planning, urban development and organization of mega-events. However, they are relatively absent in academic debates and international practice pertaining to trade fairs. This paper explores the links of urban governance and participatory planning with trade fair activity. It focuses on the cas…
Social Media Followership as a Predictor of News Website Traffic
News organizations increasingly focus their efforts to boost traffic on their websites to grow their share of online advertising. We investigated the relationship between news websites' traffic ranking and their social media tools of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Google Plus. For a year we monitored the followers of all Greek regional newspapers in relation to the traffic on their websites. We continued monitoring for a second year to validate t…
From Trade Fairs to Urban Development
This study examines how participation in the Thessaloniki International Fair (T.I.F.) influences exhibitors’ satisfaction and loyalty toward the host city of Thessaloniki. It investigates factors such as event organization, logistical support, business networking opportunities, and exhibitors’ interactions with local infrastructure and services. Using social exchange theory (S.E.T.) as a framework, this research investigates how positive exchange…
Social Media Followership as a Predictor of News Website Traffic
News organizations increasingly focus their efforts to boost traffic on their websites to grow their share of online advertising. We investigated the relationship between news websites' traffic ranking and their social media tools of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Google Plus. For a year we monitored the followers of all Greek regional newspapers in relation to the traffic on their websites. We continued monitoring for a second year to validate t…
Historical Evolution of Trade Fairs against Urban Evolution
This paper conceptualizes trade fairs as complex socio-spatial phenomena, which are constantly transformed, following socio-economic change, and reflect aspects of social and urban life. Methodologically, we apply a longitudinal systematic comparative analysis of historical fair evolution between international practice and the case of the city of Thessaloniki, exploring convergence and divergence, throughout the historical evolution of the city. …
Airbnb and Urban Housing Dynamics
This study examines the interplay between Airbnb and gentrification in Thessaloniki and Greece, focusing on their economic and social impacts on urban neighborhoods. Utilizing data from 110 online publications and qualitative insights from ten semi-structured interviews with real estate agents, Airbnb stakeholders, residents, and experts, the research provides a nuanced view of these dynamics. The findings suggest that Airbnb influences housing m…
Social Media Followership as a Predictor of News Website Traffic
News organizations increasingly focus their efforts to boost traffic on their websites to grow their share of online advertising. We investigated the relationship between news websites' traffic ranking and their social media tools of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Google Plus. For a year we monitored the followers of all Greek regional newspapers in relation to the traffic on their websites. We continued monitoring for a second year to validate t…
The mall as heterotopia under Greece’s economic crisis
This paper examines the socio-spatial constitution of the mall, as a basic consumption place, in the aftermath of the 2008 global economic crisis, employing a geographical approach to malls and a socio-spatial perspective on heterotopia, as a conceptual theoretical tool on the exercise of power and production of space. Introducing the concept of crisis-heterotopia, the case of the Mediterranean Cosmos shopping Centre in Thessaloniki, Greece, is e…
Business Travel Motivations and Objectives of Trade Fairs Visitors
This research investigates the motivations and objectives of visitor participation in trade fairs in Thessaloniki. In particular, the trend of combining professional goals with the entertainment of visitors is investigated. The aim of the research is to determine whether the inclination to blend economic goals with entertainment is a shared characteristic among attendees of all trade fair events, or if it varies in any manner. Mixed methods resea…
Post-Pandemic Trade Fair Dynamics
This study investigates evolving perceptions and preferences among exhibitors regarding trade fair formats, focusing on virtual, hybrid, and physical events. The aim is to understand how attitudes have shifted post-pandemic and the implications for future trade fair strategies. A longitudinal comparative analysis was conducted using survey data collected from exhibitors over two years. The analysis focused on evaluating perceptions of virtual, hy…
Airbnb and Urban Housing Dynamics
This study examines the interplay between Airbnb and gentrification in Thessaloniki and Greece, focusing on their economic and social impacts on urban neighborhoods. Utilizing data from 110 online publications and qualitative insights from ten semi-structured interviews with real estate agents, Airbnb stakeholders, residents, and experts, the research provides a nuanced view of these dynamics. The findings suggest that Airbnb influences housing m…
Urban governance and participatory planning in organizing and planning trade fairs. The case of Thessaloniki trade fair
Urban governance and participatory planning have been key concepts in the academic discourse, policy debates and international practice related to spatial planning, urban development and organization of mega-events. However, they are relatively absent in academic debates and international practice pertaining to trade fairs. This paper explores the links of urban governance and participatory planning with trade fair activity. It focuses on the cas…
Willingness to participate in urban regeneration projects
Urban regeneration projects rely on citizen participation to succeed. This study investigates psychological and demographic factors influencing residents’ willingness to engage in eleven planned regeneration initiatives in Thessaloniki, Greece. Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour and place attachment, a structured survey (n = 411) was analysed through multiple linear regression. Positive attitudes and perceived social norms increased willingnes…
Cultural Dimensions of Trade Fairs
Trade fairs are not only commercial platforms but also catalysts for urban development, city branding, and international engagement. This longitudinal study analyzes data from trade fair exhibitors from China, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Germany to examine how cultural differences influence their experiences, satisfaction, and destination loyalty within the urban landscape of Thessaloniki. By adopting Social Exchange Theory (S.E.T.) as a …
From Trade Fairs to Urban Development
This study examines how participation in the Thessaloniki International Fair (T.I.F.) influences exhibitors’ satisfaction and loyalty toward the host city of Thessaloniki. It investigates factors such as event organization, logistical support, business networking opportunities, and exhibitors’ interactions with local infrastructure and services. Using social exchange theory (S.E.T.) as a framework, this research investigates how positive exchange…
Historical Evolution of Trade Fairs against Urban Evolution
This paper conceptualizes trade fairs as complex socio-spatial phenomena, which are constantly transformed, following socio-economic change, and reflect aspects of social and urban life. Methodologically, we apply a longitudinal systematic comparative analysis of historical fair evolution between international practice and the case of the city of Thessaloniki, exploring convergence and divergence, throughout the historical evolution of the city. …
Economic, Social, and Spatial Patterns of Mice Sector in a Metropolitan Context
This study examines the economic, social, and spatial dynamics of the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector in the Regional Unit of Thessaloniki, Greece, over the period 2011–2022. It explores how MICE activity is distributed across the Thessaloniki metropolitan region and whether municipal districts differ significantly in economic performance, employment, and specialization. Using data from the Hellenic Statistical Au…
Business (7 works) · Geography (7 works) · Advertising (5 works) · Economic geography (5 works) · Conferences and Exhibitions Management (4 works) · Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Sport and Mega-Event Impacts (4 works) · Economics (3 works) · Marketing (3 works)