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Greek Tourism Needs More Women to Develop Sustainably, Says Minister

Ensuring gender equality is crucial for sustainable tourism development, said Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni marking International Women’s Day.

ECTAA: Greece Takes Bold Strides Towards Sustainable Tourism

Greece is ushering in a new era in its tourism strategy, focusing on nature conservation, community respect, and human-centric considerations.

GNTO Collaborates with ECTAA to ‘Green’ the Greek Experience

ECTAA, Europe’s travel agents, and the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) will host a webinar on “Greening The Greek Experience” in December.

WTM 2023: Greece is Starting a New Chapter in Tourism, Says Minister

Greece is entering a new chapter in tourism development, which has sustainability at its core.

Greece to Present New Tourism Strategy at WTM London 2023 Expo

Sustainability will be at the core of Greece’s new tourism strategy that will be presented at WTM London 2023.

Olga Kefalogianni Outlines Framework for Greece’s Tourism Development

The Greek Tourism Ministry plans to carry out a number of actions for Greek tourism to become stronger, more competitive and sustainable.

Co-Lab Rhodes: TUI Tour Guides Switch to e-Bikes, Number of Cars Reduced by Half

The members of TUI’s service team on Rhodes now travel from hotel to hotel on the Greek island on e-bikes.

SETE’s New President Sets Priorities for Greek Tourism

The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) will focus attention on five areas to ensure the continued sustainable development of Greece’s largest sector.

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.

SUSTOUR: 43 Greek Travel Agencies Selected for Sustainability Training

Forty-three Greek travel agencies have been selected to participate in the EU-funded SUSTOUR technical support programme to improve their sustainability performance.

Thessaloniki’s Grand Hotel Palace Introduces ‘Green Events’ Concept

The five-star Grand Hotel Palace in Thessaloniki has introduced a new concept for the events it will be hosting, where special consideration will be given to sustainability pillars.

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.

GNTO Chief: Greece Aiming for Sustainable Tourism Growth

The strategy for the tourism development and promotion of Greece in the post-Covid-19 era was presented at the ITB Berlin NOW 2021 virtual expo.

Sustainability Matters for the Greek Tourism Ministry

The Greek Tourism Ministry has begun its transition to the "NO Plastic" era by placing recycling bins on its premises.

Greece Still Slow to Achieve EU 2020 Recycling Target

Greece is among 14 EU member states at risk of missing the 2020 recycling target of 50 percent, according to a report published by the European Commission.

INSETE Handbook to Aid Greek Tourism Enterprises in Waste Management

SETE's research department INSETE has released a handbook on "Recycling and Solid Waste Management” for tourism enterprises.

Greece’s Sani Resort Says ‘No’ to Plastic Straws

True to the principles of its social responsibility program, Halkidki’s Sani Resort announced plans replace plastic straws with the biodegradable variety.

EBRD – Greek Real Estate Developer ‘Dimand’ Join Forces to Invest

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and real estate developer Dimand will invest in sustainable property models in Greece.

Greece to Host International Sandy Beach Symposium 2018

The 8th International Sandy Beach Symposium (ISBS) will take place between May 25-29, 2018, in Hersonissos on the island of Crete.
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