Sustainability

Aldemar Hotels & Spa was recently honored at the 2014 Environmental Awards in Athens, in the category of “Renewable Energy.”

The European Commission has launched a new Award designed to celebrate and promote best practices for nature conservation in Europe.

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) referred to its guiding policy document – the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism (GCET) – on the occasion of International Human Rights Day on 10 December.

Today, 3 December, is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and the UNWTO has released its recently updated Recommendations on Accessible Tourism.

UNWTO and the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have forged a new cooperation agreement consolidating efforts on sustainable tourism and the protection of natural and cultural heritage.

Athens International Airport (AIA) has donated 100,000 euros to the ELPIDA Association of Friends of Children with Cancer.

Sani Resort in Chalkidiki will hold a two-day event dedicated to the protection of the birdlife of the Sani wetlands to mark Eurobirdwatch, the annual birdwatching event in Europe and Central Asia.

The Greek Tourism Ministry will soon set up a tourism information office in Istanbul to attract more Turkish travelers to Greece, it was announced on 7 October.

Tourism stakeholders called for greater global efforts in water preservation on World Tourism Day 2013, which was dedicated to “Tourism and Water – Protecting Our Common Future” in line with the International Year of Water Cooperation.

Attica Group recently carried out its voluntary blood donation drive for employees “Blood Ties” for the ninth consecutive year in collaboration with the Athens General Hospital “G. Gennimatas.”