Women's Entrepreneurship and Rural Tourism in Greece: Private Enterprises and Cooperatives

Stavriani Koutsou, Ουρανία Νόττα, Vagis Samathrakis, Maria Partalidou · 2009 · South European Society & Politics

Summary. Women entrepreneurs in rural Greece pursue agro-tourism through two distinct models: private enterprises and cooperatives. A survey of 199 women reveals significant differences between the two groups. Women choosing private enterprises tend to be younger, better educated, and more self-confident, while cooperative members are typically older, less educated, and more hesitant about business decisions.

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Koutsou, S., Νόττα, Ο., Samathrakis, V., & Partalidou, M.. (2009). Women's Entrepreneurship and Rural Tourism in Greece: Private Enterprises and Cooperatives. South European Society & Politics. https://doi.org/10.1080/13608740903037968

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DOI: 10.1080/13608740903037968
Countries: Greece
Regions: Europe
Categories: entrepreneurship, food-systems
Added: 2026-04-28