[1] The original 9 entrepreneurs who met in Elounda, Crete to discuss the creation of the association were: In order to fulfill the legal requirement of 20 members, the following 14 were added to the original group and became the 23 founding members of the Association: SETE aims constantly at boosting competitiveness and demonstrating the key role of tourism in the Greek economy.

SETE actively supports the work of researchers, experts and students and collaborates with the academic community.

Members of SETE Board of Directors and the Association's Executives are regular speakers and lecturers at events and programs held by partner universities.

SETE web pages, events and publications allow for the promotion of businesses and services to selected target groups.

Tourism is one of the most significant economic activities in the world and the main field of international competition.