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Western Samos Listed in ‘Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO’ Upgrade Programme

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Western Samos Listed In ‘best Tourism Villages By Unwto’ Upgrade Programme
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Western Samos is among the twenty destinations to enter the upgrade programme of the “Best Tourism Villages” initiative by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The initiative was launched to advance the role of tourism in safeguarding rural towns. Western Samos was initially among the 174 villages selected from 75 UNWTO member states that aimed to […]

Soufli in Greece Selected as a ‘Best Tourism Village’ By UNWTO

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Soufli In Greece Selected As A ‘best Tourism Village’ By Unwto
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The village of Soufli in northern Greece was selected as one of the “Best Tourism Villages” by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) on Thursday. The “Best Tourism Villages” initiative was launched by the UNWTO to advance the role of tourism in safeguarding rural villages, along with their landscapes, natural and cultural diversity, and their local values […]

Greece Participates in Transition Pathway for ‘Greener’ Tourism

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Greece Participates In Transition Pathway For ‘greener’ Tourism
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Greek Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki underlined the importance of sustainable activities and best practices in tourism during an informal virtual meeting of EU tourism ministers on the transition pathway for a green and digital transformation of the European tourism ecosystem by 2030. Slovenia, currently holding the presidency of the EU Council, and the European

Greece Takes Steps to Certify NATURA 2000 Products and Services

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Greece Takes Steps To Certify Natura 2000 Products And Services
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Alternate Environment Minister Giorgos Amyras and Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki (middle) sign the MoU. The Greek government took the first step this week to safeguard items produced and services offered in protected Natura 2000 areas and regions across the country. More specifically, the ministries of tourism, agriculture, and environment signed a Memorandum of

Thessaloniki Joins UNESCO Creative Cities Network for Gastronomy

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Thessaloniki Joins Unesco Creative Cities Network For Gastronomy
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Thessaloniki has become a member of UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network for offering a creative gastronomy scene, the Municipality of Thessaloniki announced on Monday. Launched in 2004, the UNESCO Creative Cities Network recently welcomed 49 new members that place culture and creativity at the heart of their sustainable urban development. The network numbers a total of […]

Covid-19: Greek Tourism Ministry Calls for Extension of Quarantine Hotel Operations

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Covid 19: Greek Tourism Ministry Calls For Extension Of Quarantine Hotel Operations
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Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki called for the extension of leases which allow tourism facilities to provide accommodation for travelers found to be positive with Covid-19. Speaking recently in parliament, Zacharaki said the proposed amendment provides for the lease of tourism facilities in order to accommodate travelers infected with coronavirus during the winter