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Good Travel Scan: New Eco-tool Introduced to Greek Hotels, Travel Agencies

A new certification tool that evaluates the sustainability of businesses in the tourism sector was introduced to Greek hoteliers and travel agents in Athens.

WTM: Greece Supports ‘PlasTICK’ Solution to Reduce Single-use Plastics in Hotels

Greece has joined forces with Common Seas, a not-for-profit organization based in the UK, aiming to significantly reduce plastic waste in its hotels.

Goldair Handling: New Eco-friendly Equipment at Athens International Airport

Goldair Handling has introduced brand new eco-friendly equipment at Athens International Airport (AIA) as part of its commitment to sustainable development.

Amazon Pilot Project to Make Naxos a ‘Smart’ Island

Amazon has joined forces with Greek companies in a pilot project aimed at making the Cyclades island of Naxos a “smart island”.

WTTC Tells How Travel & Tourism Can Reverse Destruction of Nature

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has released a new report that shows how Travel & Tourism can play a critical role in halting and reversing the destruction of nature.

EDEN 2023: Two Greek Cities on ‘European Destination of Excellence’ Shortlist

Two Greek cities, Grevena and Trikala, are shortlisted for the European Destination of Excellence (EDEN) 2023 competition, which rewards the best achievements in sustainable tourism and green transition practices.

TUI Seeks Scientific Validation of Environmental Targets for Airlines, Cruise Ships and Hotels

TUI Group has submitted its emission reduction targets for scientific validation, aiming to confirm that they are in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Decarbonisation is One of the Biggest Challenges for Shipping, Says Minister

Decarbonisation is a “flaming issue” and “one of the biggest challenges for shipping”, according to Greek Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis.

Cruise Body CLIA at Posidonia 2022 with Sustainability on its Agenda

Representatives of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) attended the Posidonia 2022 shipping event in Greece with a sustainability agenda focused on the momentum of the dynamic resumption of cruise travel.

Posidonia 2022 Certified as Greece’s First Sustainable Event

Posidonia 2022, the international shipping exhibition, has been certified as Greece’s first sustainable event by Bureau Veritas, a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification.

Impact Today: New Standard for Vessel Reporting Needed to Improve Data Quality, Decarbonisation Efforts

Impact Today, a group of 14 organisations, is calling for a new industry standard to be created for vessel reporting that will benefit the commercial performance of vessels, inform sustainability decisions, and generate better outcomes for the entire marine value chain.

Google Praises Greece’s Kallichoron Hotel for its Commitment to Sustainable Practices

Google’s president of EMEA Business & Operations, Matt Brittin, praised the Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel on the Greek island of Astypalea for its commitment to sustainable practices.

Rhodes Begins 5-year Journey to Become First Sustainable Destination in the World

The Greek island of Rhodes is aiming to transform into the first sustainable tourism destination in the world through “The Rhodes Co-Lab” initiative.

Greek Tourism Aims for Sustainability, Reducing Environmental Footprint

Greece is committed to developing a sustainable tourism model that will effectively minimize the sector’s environmental footprint.

Greece Sets Targets to Achieve Responsible Tourism

The Greek Tourism Ministry is setting the groundwork for a new tourism model that will establish the country as a leading responsible destination.

Canaves Oia Luxury Resorts and All For Blue Join Forces to #KeepSantoriniBlue

A team of volunteers from Canaves Oia Luxury Resorts and All For Blue recently gathered for a very special cause on Santorini and held a beach clean up at Ammoudi bay.

Cruise Industry has Responsible Tourism Practices High on Agenda, Says Report

CLIA’s annual report produced by Oxford Economics shows the cruise industry’s continued commitment to responsible tourism practices and progress on development of new environmental technologies.

Greece Aiming to Make Mykonos and Santorini Sustainable Tourism Destinations

The Tourism Ministry is preparing a study aiming to ‘transform’ Mykonos and Santorini into sustainable destinations.

Tourism Unites to Cut Emissions in Half by 2030, Achieve Net Zero by 2050

Some of tourism’s biggest businesses have committed to cut emissions in half by 2030 and achieve Net Zero by 2050 at the latest, with the launch of the ‘Glasgow Declaration for Climate Action in Tourism’.

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.