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Minister: Greece’s Tourism Strategy Focuses on Sustainability

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Minister: Greece’s Tourism Strategy Focuses On Sustainability
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“Sustainability is at the core of our tourism strategy for Greece,” Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said during the 2nd Blue Economy Forum that took place recently. During the online event, Kikilias referred to four major challenges that Greece has to meet in order to successfully protect its marine environment and achieve sustainability: – biodiversity loss– […]

National Geographic to Promote Crete’s UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, Geoparks

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National Geographic To Promote Crete’s Unesco Biosphere Reserves, Geoparks
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Sitia, Crete. Photo source: Crete Region The Region of Crete has entered into a strategic partnership with National Geographic to promote its UNESCO biosphere reserves and geoparks. According to the agreement, the following four areas on Crete will be promoted through National Geographic’s networks (TV, printed and digital): – the Samaria gorge / Lefka Ori […]

Restoration of Historic Klonaridi Villa in Athens Begins

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Restoration Of Historic Klonaridi Villa In Athens Begins
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The Klonaridi Villa in Patissia, Athens The Municipality of Athens has announced the restoration of the landmark “Klonaridi Villa”, a historic building located in the area of Patissia, near the Greek capital’s center. “Responding to a long-standing request of residents and city organizations, the municipality is paving the way for the restoration of this significant […]

Attica’s Costal Area, Islands Still Unknown to Foreign Travelers

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Attica’s Costal Area, Islands Still Unknown To Foreign Travelers
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Athens, Greece. Photo source: @Visit Greece Attica’s costal area and islands were unknown to almost half of the foreign travelers that visited Athens in 2021, GBR Consulting Managing Consultant Stefan Merkenhof said during a press event earlier this week. Merkenhof on Tuesday presented the results of the “17th Survey on Guest Satisfaction and Hotel Performance […]

Athens’ Hospitality Market Sees Investment Activity Picking Up

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Athens’ Hospitality Market Sees Investment Activity Picking Up
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Investment activity in Athens’ hospitality industry is picking up pace with some 5,000 hotel rooms currently under construction in the Greek capital. According to research conducted by GBR Consulting, approximately 2,500 hotel rooms are currently under construction in Athens with an additional 2,500 rooms expected to be created as part The Ellinikon mega-project on the

UNWTO – WHO: Covid-19 Travel Measures Should Be Based on Risk Assessment

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Unwto – Who: Covid 19 Travel Measures Should Be Based On Risk Assessment
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UNWTO Secretary-General, Zurab Pololikashvili and WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are calling for the lifting of travel bans as they do not provide added value and continue to contribute to economic and social stress. Following a recent meeting in Geneva, UNWTO Secretary-General,