ESAmeA President Ioannis Vardakastanis and Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. Greece took one more step towards making destinations accessible to people with disabilities following a recent agreement between Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias and the National Confederation of Persons with Disabilities (ESAmeA). Under the protocol of cooperation, the ministry and
Photo source: @ESAMEA – NCDP Greece took one more step towards ensuring destinations are fully accessible to residents and travelers after Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias signed a protocol of cooperation with the National Confederation of Persons with Disabilities (ESAmeA). Kikilias met with ESAmeA President Ioannis Vardakastanis to lay out the framework of cooperation
Greece is pushing ahead with actions that will make popular tourist destinations accessible to all people with disability, announcing new certification in this direction for tourist enterprises and beaches. The news was announced on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias, who said actions and initiatives in this direction
The Acropolis, Athens Photo: @Ministry of Culture / © Studio On_Stelios Tzetzias The Acropolis in Athens and its monuments will become accessible to visually impaired individuals as of June, Culture Minister Lina Mendoni announced during a scientific conference held recently at the Peace and Friendship Stadium in Athens. According to Mendoni, the ministry is collaborating
Archaeological Museum of Delphi. Photo source: Ministry of Culture The Archaeological Museum of Delphi, one Greece’s most significant museums, has included new signs and virtual reality programs to make its collection accessible to persons with disabilities. With the use of new technologies the museum is now accessible to people with mobility issues, those facing hearing
Corfu Old Fortress. Photo source: Ministry of Culture The Greek Culture Ministry will carry out infrastructure works in the Old Venetian Fortress of Corfu to improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Budgeted at 232,000 euros, the project is part of the ministry’s plan to improve access to museums, archaeological sites and cultural venues across Greece. […]
Photo source: Visit Greece / Y Skoulas The Municipality of Athens has joined forces with digital business agency ATCOM and Microsoft for the development of “Project Athena” an innovative technology program aimed at improving the quality of life in the Greek capital. Already in operation, the project aims to successfully meet two long-standing demands of […]
The European Commission has announced the launch of the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2022 competition, an event that rewards European cities for outstanding, innovative and sustainable tourism practices. According to the Commission, the tourism sector plays a crucial role in generating growth and jobs in the EU, and still holds untapped potential – especially […]
Thessaloniki, northern Greece. Photo Source: @Thessaloniki Travel Thessaloniki is set to become the first city in Greece to adopt the ColorADD system for people with color blindness, aiming to ensure equal access to tourism activities and everyday life for all its residents and visitors. During a press conference that took place online on Tuesday, the […]
Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis and National Confederation of Persons with Disabilities (ESAmeA) President Ioannis Vardakastanis sign the protocol of cooperation. In efforts to make Athens a more accessible city, Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis met this week with the president of the National Confederation of Persons with Disabilities (ESAmeA), Ioannis Vardakastanis, to

















