OLI'S STORY
OLI Sports Tourism was founded by Ioannis Mostrios, an entrepreneur with over two decades of experience at the intersection of tourism management and sports management. Driven by a clear vision to redefine sports travel, Ioannis built OLI to deliver immersive, high-impact travel experiences that blend culture, well-being and world-class events, curated through his extensive personal experience across the travel and sports sectors.
With a professional background spanning brand development, international sports consulting and marketing communications, Ioannis has held a variety of executive roles and contributed to major global projects for organizations such as Adidas, the Olympic Games, and UEFA. As Founder and CEO, Ioannis oversees OLI’s global operations, guiding the company’s mission to create all-inclusive sports tourism experiences. From major athletic events across the globe, to elite preparation camps, youth tournaments, bespoke corporate events, wellness retreats, and recreational programs, OLI Sports Tourism manages every detail: transportation, accommodation, event planning, and logistics.
Ioannis holds a Master’s degree in Tourism Administration (with a Sports Management specialization) from George Washington University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from American University. Fluent in Greek, English, Italian, and Spanish, Ioannis brings a truly international perspective to OLI’s work. Above all, he is a dedicated father, family man, and lifelong sports and travel enthusiast – values that are reflected in OLI’s people-first approach and commitment to once-in-a-lifetime, unforgettable experiences.
OLI Sports Tourism recognizes tailor-made sports experiences as a powerful force for positive change in how people travel and how destinations evolve. Rooted in Greece, but shaped by a global outlook, OLI was founded to respond to the growing need for more balanced and sustainable travel experiences worldwide.
Guided by long-standing expertise in sports tourism and tailor-made travel, OLI contributes to the growth of the broader tourism landscape. It also focuses on designing and implementing practical initiatives that expand tourism into new, fast-growing sectors. At its core, OLI exists to redefine why people travel, designing authentic experiences that create value for travelers, communities, and destinations alike, in Greece and around the world.
Sports tourism, by its very nature, offers a holistic solution to many of the challenges modern travel destinations face, including seasonality and over-tourism. By developing year-round activities and purpose-driven experiences, it helps reduce reliance on peak summer travel, eases congestion, and supports a more resilient tourism model. Greece, with its favorable climate, geographic diversity, and rich cultural identity, stands as a natural starting point, yet OLI’s vision extends globally.
OLI firmly believes that sports tourism can generate lasting value for communities, well beyond that of individual events. For our team, every collaboration begins by listening carefully to each organization’s needs and priorities. That commitment is at the heart of our motto: #JourneysBeyondSports. OLI works with destinations, institutions, federations, and partners to create measurable economic and social impact at both local and international levels.
Central to OLI’s impact is our commitment to legacy. Each program is developed to create long-term benefits for host communities by engaging local stakeholders, promoting cultural exchange, and supporting knowledge transfer within the sports and tourism ecosystems. Whether in Greece or abroad, OLI prioritizes initiatives that enhance destination identity while respecting environmental and social contexts. Our company helps partners unlock long-term value, positioning sports tourism as a catalyst for resilience, innovation, and sustainable growth.
