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Greece Hopes to Become Frontrunner in Sustainable Tourism

Greece is aiming to become a leader in sustainable tourism development, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said at the 1st Athens ESG & Climate Crisis Summit.

Posted On 21 Oct 2021

, By Maria Paravantes

The Glasgow Declaration: Global Tourism Industry Urged to Accelerate Climate Action

Leading tourism organizations are urging the industry’s businesses and associations to commit to a decade of climate action to cut tourism emissions at least in half over the next decade.

Posted On 22 Sep 2021

, By GTP editing team

Photo source: AKS Hinitsa Bay

AKS Hinitsa Bay Beach Celebrates 19th Year of Blue Flag Status

The beach of the AKS Hinitsa Bay hotel in Porto Heli has once again been awarded for its quality, cleanliness and safety and is included on Greece’s Blue Flag award list for 2021.

Posted On 13 Aug 2021

, By Nikos Krinis

Athens Vying to Achieve Global Sustainability Status

The Municipality of Athens has joined forces with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to assess the sustainability status of the Greek capital based on the UN’s 17 goals.

Posted On 11 Aug 2021

, By GTP editing team

UN: Global Warming is ‘Perilously Close’

Changes in the Earth’s climate and the imminent effects on the climate system are happening now and some of these, such as rising temperatures and sea levels, are irreversible, says an IPCC study.

Posted On 09 Aug 2021

, By GTP editing team

AEGEAN Takes Major Step Towards Sustainable Aviation

Greece’s national carrier AEGEAN made its first delivery flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with its brand new A321neo aircraft.

Posted On 30 Jul 2021

, By GTP editing team

Tourism Takes Action on Plastic Waste and Pollution

The UNWTO’s Global Tourism Plastics Initiative has welcomed 32 new signatories, including accommodation providers, tour operators and online platforms.

Posted On 13 Jul 2021

, By GTP editing team

Corfu Becomes Member of Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)

The Municipality of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands, located in the Region of the Ionian Islands in Greece, has become a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Posted On 30 Jun 2021

, By GTP editing team

Greece Looking to Achieve Carbon Neutral Tourism

Greece will look to achieve ‘carbon neutral tourism’ and reduce the sector’s environmental footprint, through a new energy upgrade scheme expected to launch in June.

Posted On 16 Apr 2021

, By GTP editing team

Elevate Greece Announces Funding for Startups

Startups on the Elevate Greece registry will be able to apply for 60 million euros in funding, the development ministry announced recently.

Posted On 05 Jan 2021

, By GTP editing team

Hellenic Chamber of Hotels President Alexandros Vassilikos and Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Greek Tourism Ministry and Hellenic Chamber of Hotels Focus on CSR in Hospitality

The Greek Tourism Ministry and the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels have launched a cooperation that is expected to further strengthen the country's hospitality offering.

Posted On 16 Nov 2020

, By GTP editing team

Greece Draws Up Strategy to Increase Bicycle Use

The Greek Environment and Energy Ministry has drawn up a strategy based on international best practices to increase the use of bicycles in the country.

Posted On 07 Sep 2020

, By GTP editing team

One Planet: UNWTO Presents Vision for Responsible Recovery of Tourism Sector

The UNWTO has announced its new vision for global tourism – growing better, stronger, and balancing the needs of people, planet and prosperity - through its One Planet Sustainable Tourism Programme.

Posted On 09 Jun 2020

, By GTP editing team

WHO: Coronavirus is a Pandemic that will Touch Every Sector

The World Health Organization (WHO) has characterized the coronavirus (COVID-19) as a pandemic and underlined that it will touch every sector.

Posted On 11 Mar 2020

, By Nikos Krinis

E-payments in Europe Become Easier, Safer, Cheaper

Electronic payments are set to become safer, cheaper and easier, according to the European Commission’s latest guidelines.

Posted On 07 Jan 2020

, By GTP editing team

Greece, Cyprus and Israel Ink EastMed Gas Pipeline Deal in Athens

Greece, Cyprus and Israel inked a deal to construct a 1,900km subsea pipeline that will transport natural gas from the eastern Mediterranean to Europe.

Posted On 03 Jan 2020

, By GTP editing team

Athens Airport Goes for Net Zero Carbon Emissions via ROUTE 2025

Athens International Airport (AIA) has announced “ROUTE 2025”, its official commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2025.

Posted On 17 Dec 2019

, By GTP editing team

WWF Calls for Action to Safeguard the Mediterranean

The Mediterranean Sea still needs protection, says WWF, calling on leaders and policymakers to take action and set achievable goals.

Posted On 11 Dec 2019

, By GTP editing team

Climate Change Should Be No. 1 Priority, Say EU Citizens

Combating climate change should be the European Parliament’s top priority, a new Eurobarometer survey reveals, highlighting youth-led climate protests as great influencers.

Posted On 29 Nov 2019

, By GTP editing team

Sustainability is a Non-negotiable Priority for Greek Tourism, Says Minister

Achieving sustainability in tourism is one of the most important aims of Greece's government, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Posted On 08 Nov 2019

, By Nikos Krinis

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