Sustainability

Aqua Vista Hotels, a Greek award winning hotel management, development and consultancy company, has signed the “UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge”, a global agreement to promote sustainable tourism and heritage conservation.

The WTTC, the UNWTO and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance announced a new collaboration to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030.

IATA estimates that Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production will reach at least 300 million liters in 2022 — a 200% increase on 2021 production of 100 million liters.

The EU is aiming with revised rules to put an end to wasteful plastic and paper packaging.

The ONOMA Hotel in Thessaloniki has launched a campaign to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS on the occasion of World AIDS Day, December 1.

Tourism bodies across the globe pledged at this year’s COP27 to take hands-on action to address climate change.

A new certification tool that evaluates the sustainability of businesses in the tourism sector was introduced to Greek hoteliers and travel agents in Athens.

Greece has joined forces with Common Seas, a not-for-profit organization based in the UK, aiming to significantly reduce plastic waste in its hotels.

Goldair Handling has introduced brand new eco-friendly equipment at Athens International Airport (AIA) as part of its commitment to sustainable development.

Amazon has joined forces with Greek companies in a pilot project aimed at making the Cyclades island of Naxos a “smart island”.