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South Aegean Islands: Early Bookings for Summer 2024 Show Double-digit Increase

The islands of the Cyclades and Dodecanese are expecting a good tourism season this year with pre-bookings already seeing double-digit growth.

Earth Hour 2024: Athens Airport Switches Off the Lights

On Saturday, March 23, Athens International Airport (AIA) will join WWF’s global initiative “Earth Hour” and will switch off the lighting of its western runway system for one hour.

Sani Resort Joins Forces with Research Institute to Protect Unique Pine Forest in Halkidiki

Sani Resort has announced the Sani Environmental Observatory, a collaboration between Sani/Ikos Group and the Forest Research Institute of ELGO "DIMITRA" aiming to protect the unique coastal pine forest of Sani.

ITB Berlin 2024 Opens with Excellent Bookings Under the Heading #ITBTOGETHER

ITB Berlin, which is taking place March 5-7, reports excellent bookings with international participation at 87%.

COP28: Global Tourism Leaders Pledge Climate Action

Global tourism sector leaders pledge to take actions to address climate change during COP28 in Dubai.

‘Greece Not Suffering from Overtourism’, Say Tourism Professionals

Tourism experts in Greece insist that overtourism is not affecting the country’s tourism sector.

ECTAA Annual Meeting in Lamego, Portugal Focuses on Climate Action and AI

ECTAA's recent semi-annual meeting in Lamego, Portugal focused on two key themes: climate action and artificial intelligence (AI).

WTTC Releases New Environment Impact Research Data on Travel and Tourism

The WTTC has released environmental research for 185 countries, reflecting depth of the Travel & Tourism sector’s global influence.

Beijing: Greek Minister Addresses Climate Change, Heritage Protection at 6th Taihe Forum

Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni represented Greece at the 6th Taihe Forum in Beijing and held talks to strengthen Greece-China ties.

Metaxa Hospitality Group Wins Environmental Initiative Award 2023

Metaxa Hospitality Group was honored for its outstanding commitment to sustainability at the Travel Industry Awards 2023 by TTG.

EU: Updated ‘Fit for 55’ Law to Phase Out Polluting Vehicles by 2035

The finalization of ‘Fit for 55’ legislation paves the way for the EU’s immediate green transition across all sectors.

Crete’s Creta Maris Resort Successfully Conducts Fire Drill

Crete's Creta Maris Resort, a member of Metaxa Hospitality Group, recently conducted its annual fire drill successfully.

Greek Culture Ministry Launches Museum Certification Program in Epirus Region

The Greek Culture Ministry has initiated a pioneering pilot project to certify museums in the region of Epirus to preserve cultural heritage.

Greece to Showcase Sustainability at WTM London 2023 Expo

Greece will showcase its ambitious sustainability plans for tourism during this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) London expo.

Costa Navarino: Strongly Committed to Environmental, Social Responsibility

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

PM Mitsotakis: Measures to Deal with Natural Disasters in Greece

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis outlined the government’s priorities and announced measures to deal with natural disasters in Greece.

UNWTO: Investment Returning to Global Tourism Sector

Investment in the global tourism cluster has started to bounce back from the lows it touched during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Athens Mayor Looks to Take Action on Civil Protection Issues, Climate Change

Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis and Nikos Hardalias, candidate for governor of Attica Region, are exploring ways to protect the Greek capital from the effects of climate change.

HOTREC: European Hospitality Leaders Meet in Athens to Tackle Industry Challenges

HOTREC’s executive committee met in Athens to discuss top priorities for the European hospitality industry.

Greece and Cyprus to Collaborate on Solutions for Climate Change Impact on Cultural Heritage

Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and her Cypriot counterpart Lina Kassianidou aim to collaborate further and strengthen the cultural ties between Greece and Cyprus.