Social Responsibility

Achieving sustainability in tourism is one of the most important aims of Greece’s government, according to Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theoharis.

Green buildings, inclusive tourism and urban regeneration are at the heart of the EBRD’s new strategy that will be presented in Greece next week.

The first Seabin in Greece was installed at Flisvos Marina with the support of KLM, for the collection of plastic waste from the sea and the protection of marine life.

Athens International Airport (AIA) presented the steps it has been taking towards a better environment since it first opened its doors in 1996.

KLM has invited all industry stakeholders to join hands in pursuit of a more sustainable future for aviation, under the banner “Fly Responsibly”.

Sustainability is a top priority for Metaxa Hospitality Group, which aims to reduce its impact on the environment while offering guests a quality stay in Greece.

Santo Maris Oia successfully completed the first year of an innovative environmental program, which aimed to raise awareness among high school students on Santorini.

Aiming to revive the Merchants’ Arcade in central Athens, the city’s mayor invites all interested parties to submit proposals for the re-use of 10 shops.

KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines has entered into a partnership with Arcadis, a design and consultancy organization, to further enhance its Corporate Biofuel Program (CBP).

As part of TUI’s sustainable food project on Crete, the first eight sustainable wines from indigenous varieties will be ready in the 2018 summer season.

The EU has launched a strategy to deal with plastic waste to safeguard the environment while seeking to spur innovation in this direction.

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) recently announced that the Travelife for Tour Operators program has achieved the “GSTC-Accredited” status.

The UNWTO has announced a roadmap for advancing the contribution of tourism towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The Agapi Beach Hotel in Heraklion, Crete, was announced a Travelife Champions Award winner during an award ceremony at WTM London 2017.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has called on travel and tourism companies to measure, monitor and report their sustainability impact.

This year’s World Tourism Day, held on September 27, will be focused on Sustainable Tourism – a Tool for Development, the UNWTO has announced.

The Nana Beach Hotel on Crete is setting the good example participating in the “Clean Up the Med” and “Make Holidays Greener” campaigns.

#MyBlue, a new Greek campaign running on social media, has been launched to raise awareness about our connection with the ocean and the need to protect it.

The island of Crete is taking its first steps to becoming a sustainable food destination in accordance to an ongoing project by the TUI Care Foundation.

The Creta Maris resort on Crete has signed a cooperation agreement with Costa Nostrum to certify its “Kastri” beach as a sustainable Costa Nostrum beach – Sustainable Beaches.