GNTO Promotes Alonissos and Astypalea to UK Market

By admin 11 Μαρτίου 2022 No comment

Alonissos Mayor Petros Vafinis with the head of the GNTO service in the UK and Ireland Eleni Skarveli. The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) presented the islands of Alonissos and Astypalea to the UK market during a recent event for the promotion of Greece’s destinations that took place in the Greek Ambassador’s residence in London. […]

Greece Sets Rules for Ship – Plane Wreck Diving Tourism

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Greek authorities approved a set of rules which will allow recreational divers to access dozens of ship and plane wreck sites across the country. Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos, Shipping Minister Yiannis Plakiotakis and Culture Minister Lina Mendoni signed a ministerial decision this week paving the way for diving tourism activities at 91 designated sites.

‘Explore France’ 2021 Magazine Shines Spotlight on Green and Slow Tourism

By admin 8 Δεκεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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Atout France Director Frédéric Meyer (right) with partners from the French Embassy in Athens and Air France. Photo © GTP French tourist bureau Atout France has focused on sustainable, green and slow tourism in its new Greek edition of ‘Explore France’, its official travel magazine for holiday inspirations and tips on activities to experience in […]

Grecotel Kos Imperial Receives Certifications for Quality Services

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Grecotel Kos Imperial hotel The Grecotel Kos Imperial hotel has received two significant certifications that highlight the quality of the services it offers to its guests. Located on the Greek island of Kos, the hotel has been operating for two decades in accordance to the international standards of sustainable development. the hotel also complies with […]

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

GNTO Looking into ‘Creative Tourism’ Potential of Greece

By admin 25 Οκτωβρίου 2021 No comment

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GNTO President Angela Gerekou. Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) President Angela Gerekou on Friday brought to the table the concept of Creative Tourism, a tourism form that showcases the creativity of a destination through local products and handicrafts and gives visitors the opportunity to get involved with the process. “Creative tourism can be a pathway […]

Tourism Bodies Call for End of Color-coded Travel Guidance for the Vaccinated

By admin 19 Οκτωβρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: WTTC Travel and tourism associations in Europe are requesting an end to the use of the combined indicators and color-coded Covid-19 travel guidance systems as well as of all travel restrictions for Digital Covid Certificate (DCC) holders irrespective of their country of origin. The associations, which include ACI Europe, CLIA Europe, ECTAA, ETC, […]

ETC Releases Handbook on Encouraging Sustainable Tourism Practices

By admin 15 Σεπτεμβρίου 2021 No comment

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The European Travel Commission (ETC), representing 33 national tourism organisations in Europe, has published its new Handbook on Encouraging Sustainable Tourism Practices. The handbook is a guide that explains how national and local tourism organisations can encourage tourism stakeholders at every level to build sustainable tourism practices into their everyday

Athens Vying to Achieve Global Sustainability Status

By admin 11 Αυγούστου 2021 No comment

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Photo credit: Thomas Gravanis, This is Athens Aiming to improve the standard of living and achieve ambitious sustainability targets, the Athens municipality has joined forces with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to assess the sustainability status of the Greek capital based on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. In this […]

Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel Invests in New Bicycle Service

By admin 2 Ιουλίου 2021 No comment

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The Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel on popular eco-friendly island Astypalea recently announced the launch of its new “Astypalea Bicycle Rentals”. Through the new service, the island’s only Green Key and Bike Friendly certified hotel, Kallichoron encourages the use of bikes in efforts to reduce the ecological footprint of visitors and locals. The new service offers […]