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A Workable Vision of Minoan Greatness Reborn on Crete Island

2020-10-18 by Phil Butler

Galatas River Valley

I woke this morning with the afterglow of an unknown face burned into my cerebral cortex. Stirred from a lucid dream by the rare sound of barking by my Cretan Hound Mojito, I tried hard to recall the vivid imagery of dreamy fantasy. In the dream, a man dressed scantily in typical Minoan fashion stood […]

Tags: agriculture, agrotourism, Cretan olive oil, crete, Crete archaeology, Crete gastronomy, Crete Region, culinary tourism, EU, Galatas Palace, Galatas temple, Galatas village, George Rethemiotakis, Greece industries, Green tourism, green travel, Heraklion prefecture, Kostis Christakis, Minaon Civilization, Minas Liapakis, olive oil industry, olive oil standards, Stelios Kanakis, world olive oils

French and German Travelers More Eco-Conscious

2017-03-07 by Aleksandr Shatskih

PARKROYAL Hotel on Pickering in Singapore

According to a recent survey by TUI Group one-in-ten European travelers book eco-friendly hotels. Some 3,000 holidaymakers were queried on their travel accommodation tendencies.

Tags: eco-friendly, eco-hotels, green travel, sustainability, travel, TUI

Serbia Adopts “EcoDots – Europe Green Travel”

2014-06-20 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Serbia has now become the first country in eastern Europe to adopt “EcoDots – Europe Green Travel”, an international green initiative aimed at connecting tourists and the hospitality industry. From hospitality sector professionals to local communities, the initiative promotes sustainable travel across Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Slovenia and Serbia.

Tags: environmentally friendly, green travel, Serbia tourism, Serbia travel, sustainable tourism, sustainable travel

World Legacy Awards Call for Entries Announced

2014-06-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Costas Christ

The World Legacy Awards Call for Entries was announced yesterday. In a collaboration in between National Geographic and ITB Berlin, the awards will will showcase the leading travel and tourism companies, organizations and destinations.

Tags: awards, Green awards, Green business, green hotels, green travel, ITB Berlin, National Geographic, sustainable tourism, World Legacy Awards

Eco-Friendly Gadgets to Take With You On Your Travels

2012-02-06 by Guest Author

iPhone greenery.

Seeing the world is undeniably one of the greatest pleasures life brings. It’s an eye-opening, life affirming experience that may well leave you with you your greatest memories ever. Yet a niggling feeling often comes with the territory – you know deep down that despite your best hippie-throwback like intentions, travelling just isn’t that eco-friendly.

Tags: conservation, eco devices, eco fun, eco travel, ecotravel, green, green tech, green travel, travel gadgets, travel tech, travel technology

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