Air Travel IATA Joins Forces with HSI for Pet-friendly Passage by Air in Times of Crisis by GTP editing team 3 August 2022 by GTP editing team 3 August 2022 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 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Deloitte to Support Greek Islands’ Transition to Climate Neutrality, Circular Economy by GTP editing team 24 June 2022 by GTP editing team 24 June 2022 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. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news The Hellenic Initiative Launches ‘Plant a Tree in Greece’ Campaign by GTP editing team 19 May 2022 by GTP editing team 19 May 2022 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 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives UNWTO Launches Digital Futures Programme for Tourism SMEs by GTP editing team 18 May 2022 by GTP editing team 18 May 2022 The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has launched the Digital Futures Programme, designed to accelerate the adoption of new technology among tourism enterprises. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives UNWTO: Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism Surpasses 500 Signatories by GTP editing team 27 April 2022 by GTP editing team 27 April 2022 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 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives WTTC Launches Major Hotel Sustainability Initiative by GTP editing team 27 April 2022 by GTP editing team 27 April 2022 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 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greece Partners with Google to Accelerate Sustainable Development of Tourism SMEs by Eleftheria Pantziou 8 April 2022 by Eleftheria Pantziou 8 April 2022 The Greek Tourism Ministry and Google will launch a joint educational program aiming to accelerate the sustainable development of SMEs in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives Greece to Strengthen Tourism Ties with China by GTP editing team 11 March 2022 by GTP editing team 11 March 2022 Greece and China have agreed to further strengthen their tourism cooperation through joint initiatives during the 2022-2024 period. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives UNWTO: Guidelines for Businesses to Better Address Needs of Women in Tourism by GTP editing team 4 March 2022 by GTP editing team 4 March 2022 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. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Airbnb Offers Free Temporary Housing to 100,000 Ukrainian Refugees by GTP editing team 28 February 2022 by GTP editing team 28 February 2022 Airbnb has offered free, short-term housing for up to 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine following Russia’s invasion. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives Greek Parliament Lights Up With the Colors of Ukrainian Flag by GTP editing team 26 February 2022 by GTP editing team 26 February 2022 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 … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives Ukraine Flag Colors Light Up Omonia Square in Athens by GTP editing team 25 February 2022 by GTP editing team 25 February 2022 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. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news HELMEPA Holds Record Number of Cleanup Operations on Greek Coasts in 2021 by GTP editing team 28 January 2022 by GTP editing team 28 January 2022 The Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association (HELMEPA) in 2021 coordinated 196 cleanups all over Greece, covering 130 km of coastline. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives EU Invites European Cities to Become Climate-neutral and ‘Smart’ by 2030 by GTP editing team 27 December 2021 by GTP editing team 27 December 2021 The European Commission is inviting cities to become part of the Mission ‘100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030’. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Greek Sgipping Podcast The Greek Shipping Podcast by Pico - Apico 22 December 2021 by Pico - Apico 22 December 2021 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives UNWTO and Council of Europe Join Forces to Promote Cultural Routes by GTP editing team 23 November 2021 by GTP editing team 23 November 2021 The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Council of Europe will work together to enhance the tourist experience along Europe’s Cultural Routes. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Athens News World Animal Day: City of Athens Shows it Cares by GTP editing team 4 October 2021 by GTP editing team 4 October 2021 The City of Athens celebrated World Animal Day 2021 with events at its shelter for stray animals in the Votanikos district. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives Greece Reaches Out to Kids with Animated Tourism Tale by GTP editing team 24 September 2021 by GTP editing team 24 September 2021 In efforts to reach out to kids and introduce them to Greece, the Greek National Tourism Organization has released a cartoon spot in four languages. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Three Greek Municipalities Nominated for UNWTO ‘Best Tourism Villages’ Award by GTP editing team 23 September 2021 by GTP editing team 23 September 2021 The municipalities of Alonissos, Western Samos and Soufli are Greece’s nominees for the “Best Tourism Villages” award, an initiative by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Initiatives The Glasgow Declaration: Global Tourism Industry Urged to Accelerate Climate Action by GTP editing team 22 September 2021 by GTP editing team 22 September 2021 Leading tourism organizations are urging the industry’s businesses and associations to commit to a decade of climate action to cut tourism emissions at least in half over the next decade. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail