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Hotel Grande Bretagne & King George Switch Off Lights for Earth Hour 2017

Athens’ two central hotels Hotel Grande Bretagne and King George will turn off their lights on Saturday, March 25, in observance of Earth Hour.

Hilton Athens Celebrates Earth Hour 2017

The Hilton Athens will once again participate in "Earth Hour", a global event organised by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).

Tourists in Greece Should Expect Authentic Experiences this Year

"Greece is really the trend... Greece is experiencing a renaissance", according to Thomas Ellerbeck, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the TUI Care Foundation.

TUI: Crete to Become Model Destination for Sustainable Food on Holiday

The TUI Care Foundation and Futouris have launched a joint project on Crete that aims to link the most important economic factors of the Greek island - tourism and agriculture.

Hilton Athens Reaches Out to the Needy with Bread

The Hilton Athens is donating one freshly-baked breadbasket for every bread basket served at its in-house restaurants daily to the Emfasis Foundation.

Global Travel Bodies Welcome ‘International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017’

The GTAC, which brings together major global travel associations, welcomed the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017.

UNWTO Begins the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development

The UNWTO recently held an event in the El Pardo Palace in Madrid to celebrate the launch of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development.

Blogtrotters 2017 to Showcase Greece as Sustainable Travel Destination

Digital influencer community Blogtrotters has dedicated 2017 to the promotion of Greece's successful sustainable tourism practices.

‘International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017’ Kicks Off

The International Year of Sustainable Tourism Development 2017 was officially opened during the 37th International Tourism Trade Fair FITUR in Madrid.

AIA Becomes the First Carbon Neutral Airport in Greece

Athens International Airport (AIA) has become the first airport in Greece to be classified as "carbon neutral".

Aldemar Resorts Supports SOS Children’s Villages

The Aldemar Resorts Group once again offered its support to the SOS Children's Villages Greece, within the framework of its social responsibility program.

TEMES SA – Costa Navarino Issues First Sustainability Report

TEMES S.A. has issued its first sustainability report that focuses on the significant economic, environmental and social impacts of Costa Navarino.

Novotel Athens: Active Commitment to Socially Responsible Hospitality Services

Novotel Athens is actively supporting two major corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives set by the AccorHotels Group.

‘Int’l Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017’ to Launch January 18

The International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017 will officially launch on January 18, 2017, in Madrid, Spain.

Green Issues, Sustainability Priorities at Greece’s Sani Resort

The Sani Resort in the Halkidiki peninsula announced that it has enhanced its ongoing sustainability program with additional actions and initiatives.

No Athens-Piraeus Trains Tuesday Due to 5hr Strike

There will be no train services along the Piraeus-Kifissia railway on Tuesday between 11am and 4pm due to a strike announced by the Electric Urban Railway (former ISAP) drivers’ union.

Athens Hotel Association Signs Agreement to Promote Sustainable Tourism Practices

The Athens - Attica & Argosaronic Hotel Association and the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPF) have signed a cooperation agreement to promote Greece's natural wealth and sustainable practices in tourism.

Avis Donates Vehicle to Transport First Aid Supplies to Refugees in Athens

Avis has donated a van-type vehicle to the Municipality of Athens to be used for the transport of first aid supplies to refugees.

Two Greeks Share 2016 Nansen Refugee Award

Konstantinos Mitragas on behalf of the Hellenic Rescue Team (HRT) and Efi Latsoudi, the human rights activist behind “PIKPA village” on the Greek island of Lesvos, are joint winners of UNHCR’s Nansen Refugee Award 2016.

Sustainable Tourism a Priority for Creta Maris Beach Resort

Committed to preserving Cretan heritage and to the development of sustainable tourism practices, Creta Maris Beach Resort in Hersonissos, Crete, participated in the ongoing Futouris Project with three actions in July and August.