Initiatives

The WTTC’s new campaign will advise travelers to explore destinations during off-peak times and consider less-crowded, new, and emerging destinations.

The WTTC’s Hotel Sustainability Basics program now includes 3,400 verified properties including hotel brands from major Travel & Tourism destinations

ECTAA has launched its Travel Industry Ambassador Programme, an initiative designed to showcase innovative travel agents and tour operators, who are making a strong contribution to the future of travel.

Virtuoso and the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) will launch a new initiative aimed to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) all over the world.

The Hellenic Cancer Society this month will be offering free mammography screening to the female employees of Sani/Ikos, following an invitation by the hospitality group.

The UNWTO launched a new global initiative designed to encourage consumers to be more open-minded when choosing a destination.

UNWTO will work with its affiliate member AVIAREPS to offer grants for destination marketing and research services to five countries in Europe.

A new app has launched in Greece that helps tourists get to know producers of local culinary products.

Animal protection organisation HSI has collaborated with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to facilitate the safe passage of pet cats and dogs in times of crisis who are evacuating …

Deloitte will develop a new comprehensive strategy for small Greek islands, aiming to support their efforts in tapping into the benefits of the green economy and digital innovation.

The Hellenic Initiative has launched the “Plant a Tree in Greece” campaign, which aims to contribute to the reforestation of land and restore the livelihoods destroyed in the wildfires of …

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has launched the Digital Futures Programme, designed to accelerate the adoption of new technology among tourism enterprises.

The number of signatories to the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism has passed the 500-mark, just four months after the initiative was launched at the UN Climate Change …

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched its Hotel Sustainability Basics, a globally recognised set of criteria that all hotels should implement as a minimum to drive responsible …

The Greek Tourism Ministry and Google will launch a joint educational program aiming to accelerate the sustainable development of SMEs in Greece.

Greece and China have agreed to further strengthen their tourism cooperation through joint initiatives during the 2022-2024 period.

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has released a new set of guidelines to help both governments and businesses better address the needs of women in the tourism sector.

Airbnb has offered free, short-term housing for up to 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine following Russia’s invasion.

The building of the Hellenic Parliament in Athens, Greece, lit up with the colors of the Ukrainian flag on Saturday evening as a demonstration of solidarity following the Russian invasion …

The fountain of Omonia Square in the center of Athens on Friday lit up with the colors of the Ukrainian flag to show solidarity following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.