G20 Tourism Ministers Agree to Public-Private Actions for Sector Recovery

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In a historic meeting this week in the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, tourism ministers from the world’s leading economies met in Saudi Arabia, to explore ways to make tourism work through private-public partnerships, keep and create new jobs, ensure safe and seamless travel, and develop the sector sustainably. Aimed at addressing the unprecedented […]

Sustainable Tourism: UNWTO Supports EBRD’s Web Tool for Green Technologies

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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) are joining forces to promote sustainable tourism. According to an announcement, the two organizations are aiming to accelerate the transfer of climate finance and make green technologies more accessible for the tourism sector through the Bank’s Green Technology Selector,

Tourism Ministers of the World Pledge to Make International Travel Safe Again

By admin 17 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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The Executive Council of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) on Thursday signed the “Tbilisi Declaration” with a commitment to make international travel safe again. Announced during the UNWTO 112th Executive Council Meeting in Georgia, the “Tbilisi Declaration: Actions for Sustainable Recovery” recognizes tourism as one of the worst-affected of all sectors by the

Greece’s First Underwater Museum on Alonissos Opens to Public

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Photo Source: Ministry of Culture The Alonissos Underwater Museum, the first such museum in Greece, opened to the public this week ready to offer divers the chance to explore the 5th-century shipwreck of Peristera through guided dives. The museum was inaugurated by Culture Minister Lina Mendoni together with Thessaly Regional Governor Kostas Agorastos, who

New Law Paves Way for Diving Tourism in Greece

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A draft bill setting the terms and conditions for the development of special interest tourism, including diving as well as regulations covering the operation of shoreline use, organized beaches, marine parks, marinas, disability access, thermal springs and spas, pool operation, and life guard services, was approved by Greek parliament recently. Speaking in parliament after

New Law to Enable Diving Tourism Take-off in Greece

By admin 19 Μαΐου 2020 No comment

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Paving the way for the development of special forms of marine tourism, including diving as well as regulations covering the operation of shoreline use, organized beaches, marine parks, marinas, disability access, thermal springs and spas, pool operation, and life guard services, the Greek government tabled a relevant draft bill last week. Once passed in parliament, […]

Nafplion’s Perivoli Country Hotel & Retreat Invests in Sustainable Tourism

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Perivoli Country Hotel & Retreat The Perivoli Country Hotel & Retreat, located in Nafplion in the Peloponnese, during the last two years has invested in sustainable tourism, providing its guests with modern, eco-friendly hospitality services. Aiming to highlight the beautiful nature and culture of Nafplion and the entire region of Argolida, the hotel has focused