Greece to Strengthen Tourism Ties with China

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Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias and Chinese Ambassador to Athens Xiao Junzhen Greece and China are looking into ways to further strengthen their tourism ties through joint initiatives. Following a recent meeting in Athens, Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias and Chinese Ambassador to Athens Xiao Junzhen agreed on the development of a two-year joint action

UNWTO: Guidelines for Businesses to Better Address Needs of Women in Tourism

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Photo source: UNWTO The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) recently released a new set of guidelines to help both governments and businesses better address the needs of women in the tourism sector. According to the UNWTO, the guidelines published aim to ensure an inclusive and resilient recovery from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. They recognize […]

Airbnb Offers Free Temporary Housing to 100,000 Ukrainian Refugees

By admin 28 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 No comment

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Photo source: Airbnb Airbnb on Monday announced that Airbnb.org will offer free, short-term housing for up to 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine following Russia’s invasion. Airbnb.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to facilitating temporary stays for people in times of crisis around the world. According to a company announcement, Airbnb and Airbnb.org sent letters to

Greek Parliament Lights Up With the Colors of Ukrainian Flag

By admin 26 Φεβρουαρίου 2022 No comment

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The building of the Hellenic Parliament in Athens lit up in the colors of the Ukrainian flag on Saturday evening as a demonstration of solidarity following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “This symbolic initiative expresses both the condemnation of the Russian military invasion in an independent and sovereign country, member of the UN, and our […]

Ukraine Flag Colors Light Up Omonia Square in Athens

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The fountain of Omonia Square and the building of the Technopolis cultural center in Athens on Friday night lit up with the colors of the Ukrainian flag in an act of solidarity following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Omonia Square, Athens. Athens Technopolis. On his social media channels, Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis said: “The struggle […]

HELMEPA Holds Record Number of Cleanup Operations on Greek Coasts in 2021

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The Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association (HELMEPA) in 2021 held a record number of cleanup operations on Greek coasts, as part of the International Coastal Cleanup campaign for the prevention of marine pollution. As the campaign’s national coordinator for the last 31 years, HELMEPA, during 18 September – 30 November successfully carried out 196 cleanup

EU Invites European Cities to Become Climate-neutral and ‘Smart’ by 2030

By admin 27 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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The European Commission has launched a call for expression of interest for cities looking to join the mission on Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities. Announced during the Conference on European Missions at the Committee of the Regions in late November, the scheme invites cities to respond by January 31. The objective of the mission is to […]

UNWTO and Council of Europe Join Forces to Promote Cultural Routes

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Photo source: @UNWTO The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Council of Europe will work together to develop the opportunities tourism offers to local communities and enhance the tourist experience along the European region’s Cultural Routes. According to an announcement by the UNWTO, the joint actions will be aimed at recognizing the added value that […]

World Animal Day: City of Athens Shows it Cares

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Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis at the “Shelter of Socrates”. The City of Athens is celebrating World Animal Day 2021 with a number of events taking place at its shelter for stray animals in the district of Votanikos. World Animal Day is celebrated annually on October 4 with the aim to raise the status of animals […]

Greece Reaches Out to Kids with Animated Tourism Tale

By admin 24 Σεπτεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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In efforts to reach out to kids and introduce them to Greece, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) presented on Thursday a cartoon spot in four languages. The video is part of the GNTO’s promotional activities and aims to introduce young travelers worldwide to Greece. GNTO officials are hoping to promote the country as a […]