Category: Social Responsibility | Page 5

Santo Maris Oia Raises Environmental Awareness of Santorini Students

Santo Maris Oia successfully completed the first year of an innovative environmental program, which aimed to raise awareness among high school students on Santorini.

Posted On 21 Nov 2018

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Athens Mayor Seeks to Revive Merchants’ Arcade, Calls for Proposals

Aiming to revive the Merchants’ Arcade in central Athens, the city’s mayor invites all interested parties to submit proposals for the re-use of 10 shops.

Posted On 03 Aug 2018

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KLM CFO Erik Swelheim; KLM Nederland Director Harm Kreulen; Arcadis NL BV Director of Finance Frans Hofstede; Arcadis NV Director of Sustainability, Investor Relations & External Affairs Joost Slooten; SkyNRG CFO Theye Veen.

KLM Partners with Arcadis to Enhance Corporate Biofuel Program

KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines has entered into a partnership with Arcadis, a design and consultancy organization, to further enhance its Corporate Biofuel Program (CBP).

Posted On 05 Apr 2018

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TUI: Sustainable Wines on Crete Ready for Tasting in Summer 2018

As part of TUI's sustainable food project on Crete, the first eight sustainable wines from indigenous varieties will be ready in the 2018 summer season.

Posted On 08 Mar 2018

, By Nikos Krinis

EU Sets Out to Tackle Plastic Waste, Spur Innovation with New Strategy

The EU has launched a strategy to deal with plastic waste to safeguard the environment while seeking to spur innovation in this direction.

Posted On 19 Jan 2018

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Travelife for Tour Operators Achieves ‘GSTC-Accredited’ Status

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) recently announced that the Travelife for Tour Operators program has achieved the "GSTC-Accredited" status.

Posted On 19 Jan 2018

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Sustainable Tourism: UNWTO Announces Roadmap Towards 2030

The UNWTO has announced a roadmap for advancing the contribution of tourism towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Posted On 22 Dec 2017

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Agapi Sbokou, managing director of Sbokos Hotel Group.

Agapi Beach Hotel Receives Travelife Champions Award at WTM 2017

The Agapi Beach Hotel in Heraklion, Crete, was announced a Travelife Champions Award winner during an award ceremony at WTM London 2017.

Posted On 10 Nov 2017

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WTTC Calls on Tourism Sector to Embrace Sustainability Reporting

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has called on travel and tourism companies to measure, monitor and report their sustainability impact.

Posted On 19 Oct 2017

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‘World Tourism Day 2017’ to Focus on Sustainable Tourism

This year’s World Tourism Day, held on September 27, will be focused on Sustainable Tourism – a Tool for Development, the UNWTO has announced.

Posted On 10 Aug 2017

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Crete’s Nana Beach Hotel Sets ‘Green’ Example

The Nana Beach Hotel on Crete is setting the good example participating in the “Clean Up the Med” and “Make Holidays Greener” campaigns.

Posted On 01 Aug 2017

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#MyBlue: Are You in Love With the Sea? Share the Feeling!

#MyBlue, a new Greek campaign running on social media, has been launched to raise awareness about our connection with the ocean and the need to protect it.

Posted On 18 Jul 2017

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TUI Project Aims to Establish Crete as Sustainable Food Destination

The island of Crete is taking its first steps to becoming a sustainable food destination in accordance to an ongoing project by the TUI Care Foundation.

Posted On 05 Jul 2017

, By Nikos Krinis

Creta Maris and ‘Costa Nostrum – Sustainable Beaches’ Sign Cooperation Agreement

The Creta Maris resort on Crete has signed a cooperation agreement with Costa Nostrum to certify its "Kastri" beach as a sustainable Costa Nostrum beach - Sustainable Beaches.

Posted On 16 Jun 2017

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TILOS Project Shortlisted in EU Sustainable Energy Awards 2017

The TILOS project has been shortlisted in the EU Sustainable Energy Awards 2017 that recognize outstanding innovation in energy efficiency and renewables.

Posted On 31 May 2017

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Outgoing WTTC President Calls for a Sustainable World

Under the motto, “Is it Too Much to Ask?”, the World Travel & Tourism Council launched an awareness campaign, focusing on tourism and sustainable practices.

Posted On 26 Apr 2017

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Greek Hospitality Sector Going Green

Greece holds the third spot in a world listing of eco-friendly facilities with 246 hotel units awarded the Green Key eco label for environmental practices.

Posted On 05 Apr 2017

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