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XPRIZE Competition: Costa Navarino Joins Fight to End Destructive Wildfires

Costa Navarino has joined the fight to end destructive wildfires through the XPRIZE Wildfire, a competition aiming to attract innovators from all around the world to provide viable solutions.

WTTC Partners with GSTC to Strengthen Sustainable Hospitality Standards

The WTTC has teamed up with the GSTC to develop a structured framework for hotel sustainability certification.

Sani/Ikos Hotel Group: Free Mammography Tests for Female Employees

The Hellenic Cancer Society this month will be offering free mammography screening to the female employees of Sani/Ikos, following an invitation by the hospitality group.

Travel Agents in Greece and Europe Team Up to Promote Sustainable Tourism

Travel agents in Greece and Europe have joined forces to push for sustainable tourism practices that address climate change.

Costa Navarino: Strongly Committed to Environmental, Social Responsibility

Costa Navarino has a long track record of initiatives and actions focused on sustainable development practices.

CLIA: Cruise Lines Continue to Invest in New ‘Green’ Ships

New data report by CLIA confirms step change in cruise industry uptake of new environmental technologies.

Greece Among Destinations that May Lose Tourists Due to Climate Change

Greece may be among the destinations to suffer a loss in tourists due to climate change and high temperatures.

Greek Hotel Wins Global Award for Turning Green and Becoming Energy Independent

The Mediterranean Village Hotel & Spa in Pieria, Greece, was rewarded for its sustainable management by Blue Flag International, the world-renowned ecolabel run by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).

WWF Greece Reiterates Call for New Fire Prevention Plan

WWF Greece reiterated its call on the government to decide on a fire prevention plan for the years ahead as the climate crisis takes hold.

IATA Releases Industry Net Zero Tracking Methodology for Aviation

IATA will publish an annual Track Zero report using its Net Zero Tracking Methodology to report industry-level progress towards aviation’s commitment to Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Korean Air to Conduct Series of Test Flights Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Korean Air and GS Caltex, a globally-recognized Korean energy and chemical company, will cooperate on a series of test flights using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

First Guidance Committee for Sustainable Greek Islands Convenes

The first guidance committee meeting for the GR-eco Islands initiative agrees on sustainable goals which will add value to the Greek island tourism product.

UN and Aviation Industry Commit to Reducing Single Use Plastics

The UN and airlines have teamed up to accelerate the industry’s green transition including doing away with single use plastics.

Europe Travel Commission Launches Climate Action Plan

The European Travel Commission (ETC) wants ‘impactful initiatives’ from its members after launching its climate action plan.

ITB Berlin: WTTC Announces Step-by-Step Guide to Help Hotels Begin Journey to Sustainability

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the Hotel Sustainability Basics, an industry-backed scheme that aims to help tourist accommodation providers begin their sustainability journey.

Aqua Vista Hotels Pledges to Make the World a Better Place

Aqua Vista Hotels, a Greek award winning hotel management, development and consultancy company, has signed the “UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge”, a global agreement to promote sustainable tourism and heritage conservation.

COP15: Travel & Tourism Sector Commits to Reverse Biodiversity Loss by 2030

The WTTC, the UNWTO and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance announced a new collaboration to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030.

IATA Sees a 200% Increase in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production

IATA estimates that Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production will reach at least 300 million liters in 2022 — a 200% increase on 2021 production of 100 million liters.

EU Tables New Rules to Combat Packaging Waste

The EU is aiming with revised rules to put an end to wasteful plastic and paper packaging.

ONOMA Hotel Launches Awareness Campaign for HIV/AIDS

The ONOMA Hotel in Thessaloniki has launched a campaign to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS on the occasion of World AIDS Day, December 1.