From Crete to the World: Cyberlogic’s Journey in Travel Technology
17 May 2024
In this exclusive interview, our co-founder & CEO Stergios Panagiotakis shares Cyberlogic’s rich history, the challenges we’ve overcome, and the exciting plans they have for the future.
For the past 18 years, Cyberlogic has been at the forefront of travel technology, revolutionising the industry with innovative solutions crafted on the sun-kissed island of Crete. Our journey started with a simple website offering vacation packages, but that was just the beginning of an extraordinary adventure that has taken us across three continents and into 18 countries worldwide.
Cyberlogic specialises in creating cutting-edge software solutions tailored for Destination Management Companies (DMCs) and Tour Operators. From our modest beginnings in Crete, we have steadily expanded our international footprint. Overcoming big challenges such as the 2008 financial crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic, which prompted us to pivot towards internationalisation — a decision that proved crucial to our survival and eventual success.
Crete boasts a robust tourism industry with a legacy of innovation, a strategic geographical location, and a high quality of life that attracts IT talent. Companies like Cyberlogic are at the forefront of developing state-of-the-art travel tech solutions, positioning Crete as a prime candidate for leadership in this dynamic field.
A key factor in our success is our dedicated team Heraklion that develops innovative travel technology used worldwide, helping tourism businesses thrive. With our expertise in destination management, we are dedicated to shaping the digital future of tourism.
Currently, we employ individuals of diverse specialties, including software engineers, IT administrators, project managers, marketing and sales professionals, HR managers, consultants, and administrative staff. All our employees work at our headquarters in Heraklion, Crete. In the near future, we plan to significantly increase our workforce across all these specialties.
Cyberlogic has been awarded 5 ISO certifications and is also recognized as a certified Great Place to Work, boasting a 98% employee satisfaction rate. We were recently honoured as the 5th best workplace in Greece for companies with up to 50 employees. Additionally, we have been distinguished as the best workplace in technology, achieving 2nd place in our category in Greece. We are also proud to be ranked among the top 10 best workplaces for women in Greece.
We actively participate in international exhibitions and conferences abroad, maintaining our own stand at the two major international tourism exhibitions in London and Berlin. Cyberlogic is the only Greek travel technology company to consistently have its own stand at these prestigious events.
Looking forward, Cyberlogic is driven by a passion for continued international growth. We are committed to developing cutting-edge products and services that empower tourism businesses of all sizes to succeed in this ever-evolving landscape.