Initiatives

An outstanding success for Greece was noted during the 37th General Conference of UNESCO in Paris, which referred to the recognition of the synergy between the Hellenic National Commission for UNESCO and the nonprofit organization Geo Routes Cultural Institute.

The Region of Thessaly has launched a pilot initiative to promote the cultural values of the villages of Milies and Vizitsa in Pelion, Magnesia, and establish them as “slow tourism” destinations.

A pilot initiative entitled “Milies-Vizitsa: Station of Architecture and Tastes” has been launched by the Region of Thessaly that aims to manage the cultural values of villages in Pelion to increase their economic and social development and attract more tourists all year around.

The “Our Greece Globally Yours” campaign that promotes the “other side” of the true and unspoilt Greece was recently presented to representatives of foreign diplomatic missions at the Information Office of the European Parliament in Greece.

Grande Bretagne – Exterior NightAthens-based hotels Grande Bretagne and King George will support the Starwood EAME Road to Awareness (R2A) fundraising program for children next month.

The challenges, trends and issues of today’s aviation were addressed at the 1st Airport Chief Executives’ Symposium (ACES – Athens) on 17 October in the Greek capital.

MidEast Travel is embracing all women this October and offering a 20 percent discount on all spa treatments in selected hotels in Athens until the end of the month.

This winter, guests at the Hilton Athens Hotel will make a big difference to children in need through the Europe-wide fundraising campaign “Small Change Big Difference.”

On the occasion of World Tourism Day, celebrated on 27 September, the Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies (HATTA) has announced that it plans to launch a nationwide contest to promote and encourage tourism awareness among the younger generation.

The importance, good practices, international experience and institutional framework of social entrepreneurship will be presented to the public next week through the introduction of a new initiative of the City of Athens and the Athens Development and Destination Management Agency.