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EU: Greece Among Winners of Natura 2000 Awards for Nature Protection

Greece is among the six winners of the annual Natura 2000 Awards, an event that recognises conservation success stories across the EU and raises awareness on the Natura 2000 protected areas.

Study: Greek Hoteliers Still Need to Learn About Sustainable Practices

Greek hoteliers have a long way to go when it comes to environmental sustainability issues, according to a study by Greece's Institute for Tourism Research and Forecasts.

ITA Airways’ Airbus A350 Performs First Flight in Blue Livery

The new Airbus A350-900 of Italian national flag carrier ITA Airways recently performed its first flight in the company’s blue livery.

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.

Greece Partners with Google to Accelerate Sustainable Development of Tourism SMEs

The Greek Tourism Ministry and Google will launch a joint educational program aiming to accelerate the sustainable development of SMEs in Greece.

TUI 2022 Awards: Greek Hotels Among Best for High Customer Satisfaction Scores, Sustainability

A number of Greek hotels have received the TUI Global Hotel Award, placing them among the tour operator’s best for 2022.

WTM Invites Destinations to Enter World Responsible Tourism Awards 2022

WTM invites destinations and businesses that wish to showcase their sustainable credentials to enter the World Responsible Tourism Awards 2022.

Minister: Greece’s Tourism Strategy Focuses on Sustainability

Greece has four major challenges to meet in order to successfully protect its marine environment and achieve sustainability, it was announced at the 2nd Blue Economy Forum.

Piraeus Port Authority Among Most Sustainable Companies in Greece for 2022

The Piraeus Port Authority is included on the list of the “Most Sustainable Companies in Greece for 2022” released by the QualityNet Foundation.

Mitsis Hotels Group Among ‘31 Most Sustainable Companies in Greece’ for 2022

Mitsis Hotels is among the “31 Most Sustainable Companies in Greece” for 2022, according to a list released by the QualityNet Foundation.

Greece is 3rd Most Desirable European Destination for Travel in 2022, Says Accor

Greece is the third most desirable European destination for travel in 2022 for people from the UK, The Netherlands, Germany, Poland and Russia, says a study by Accor.

Climate Change Affects More than Half of Greeks’ Travel Decisions

All the more Greeks are taking climate change seriously with more than half taking it into consideration when planning a trip, according to a European Investment Bank (EIB) study.

ETC Investigates Impact of Covid-19 on Tourists’ Sustainable Travel Attitudes

The European Travel Commission (ETC) has released a report to help destinations in Europe better understand consumers’ attitudes in the Covid-19 era.

Auditors Call for Change of EU Tourism Strategy to Meet New Challenges

The European Court of Auditors recommends that a new EU tourism strategy be drawn up to ensure tourism-related projects have a positive impact and address current challenges.

KLM Adds Sustainable Aviation Fuel to All Flights from Amsterdam

KLM has added Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to all flights departing from Amsterdam with the aim to further stimulate the SAF market.

Anastazia Luxury Suites & Spa Receives Green Key Eco-label for 5th Consecutive Year

The Anastazia Luxury Suites & Spa, located in the northern suburbs of Athens, for the fifth consecutive year has been awarded with the Green Key eco-label for its sustainability tourism practices.

Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki Gets Travelife Gold Certification

The Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki hotel has received the Travelife Gold certification for its sustainability and social responsibility practices.

NJV Athens Plaza Hotel Celebrates the Holiday Season in a Sustainable Way

The Greek capital’s NJV Athens Plaza hotel is celebrating the Christmas holiday season in a sustainable way and with the lowest possible impact on the environment.

Xenia 2021: Education, Coordination and Cooperation Key to Making Greek Hospitality Sustainable

Education, synergies, and coordination are key for Greek tourism stakeholders that wish to meet sustainability targets in the coming years, tourism experts said during the “Xenia Digi Hotel” event.

IATA Appoints Marie Owens Thomsen as Chief Economist

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Marie Owens Thomsen as its new Chief Economist.