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Greece’s Trikala Invests in Sustainability to Boost Tourism Growth

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Greece’s Trikala Invests In Sustainability To Boost Tourism Growth
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The city of Trikala, central Greece. Photo source: Visit Greece The Municipality of Trikala in Thessaly, central Greece, is investing in sustainable practices aiming to both facilitate the life of its residents and achieve growth to attract travelers. Speaking during an online conference organized by IFITT Greece on Monday, Trikala Mayor Dimitris Papastergiou said the […]

Mediterranean Palace Hotel Gets Green Key Award for Sustainability Program

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Mediterranean Palace Hotel Gets Green Key Award For Sustainability Program
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Thessaloniki’s five-star Mediterranean Palace Hotel has been awarded the Greek Key eco-label for its sustainable tourism practices and eco-friendly management. The Green Key is a leading certification which recognizes environmental responsibility and promotes eco-friendly technologies and sustainable operation methods. The program considers environmental management and

CLIA and GSTC Pave the Way for Sustainable Cruise Tourism Development in Greece

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Clia And Gstc Pave The Way For Sustainable Cruise Tourism Development In Greece
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The port of Corfu, Greece. Photo source: CLIA The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) have joined forces and are inviting port destinations in Greece to join the effort to establish a more sustainable tourism industry. Maria Deligianni “Greece is in the three most important cruise destination countries in […]

Covid-19 and Sustainable Tourism on Agenda of ITB Virtual Convention

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Covid 19 And Sustainable Tourism On Agenda Of Itb Virtual Convention
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International tourism industry experts, on Thursday, December 10, will come together to discuss how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted sustainability efforts in the hotel sector, the cruise industry and at destinations during the ITB Virtual Convention on ITB.com. Amid the Covid-19 crisis, topics such as climate protection and environmental awareness in tourism have

Corfu and Heraklion Team Up with GSTC and CLIA for Sustainable Tourism Development

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Corfu And Heraklion Team Up With Gstc And Clia For Sustainable Tourism Development
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Corfu, Ionian islands Local authorities on Corfu and Heraklion, Crete, have teamed up with the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to assess the sustainability status of each city and map out a plan for sustainable tourism. The destination assessments of Corfu and Heraklion, to be co-funded with CLIA […]

Astypalea Could Lead the Way to Greece’s ‘Green’ Transition

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Astypalea Could Lead The Way To Greece’s ‘green’ Transition
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Photo Source: Municipality of Astypalea As part of Greece’s drive to transition into a greener economy, the Greek Tourism Ministry said the island of Astypalea could be the starting point. “The Dodecanese island can serve as an example of this transition,” said Deputy Tourism Minister Manos Konsolas during a three-day ecology conference held on Astypalea recently.