The “Islands of the winds. The nautical culture of the Prehistoric Aegean” exhibition opens at Koules Fortress on the harbor of Heraklion.
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The WWF Warns Us the Mediterranean Is Becoming Tropical Sea
A new WWF report says the Mediterranean is quickly becoming a tropical sea, with temperatures rising 20% faster than the global average.
One By Land, Or Two By Sea – Greece Says “Sustainability Be Damned”
News from the 66th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission of Europe reveals the big lie, that anyone in Athens cares about sustainability.
How Hospitality Sustainability Might Be Transformed Post-COVID
A new report reveals that by 2050, hotels will need could be far more sustainable with the right cooperative framework in place.
Five Greek Islands Among Threatened European Cultural Heritage Sites
According to the European voice of civil society, Europa Nostra, several Greek islands are in danger of losing their cultural heritage.
TUI Group’s Fritz Joussen Proclaims Company “Future Proof”
TUI Group CEO Fritz Joussen proves once and for all his company could care less about sustainability, people, or future other than dividends.
Greece Moves to Ban All Single-Use Plastics by July 2021
Greece is advancing on plans to ban single-use plastics by July, 2021. A new law targets unsustainable practices.
TUI Group Names Charlotte WWiebe Sustainability Director
TUI Group has just named Charlotte WWiebe Sustainability Director, taking over the role from Jane Ashton, who leaves the company in March.
Posidonia 2020 Could Be Biggest Ever Maritime Meetup
The 2020 Posidonia exhibition is on course to see record numbers of exhibitors and visitors this summer, serving the Greek shipping industry.
Sustainable Tourism May End Up With a Regulatory Solution
The private sector cannot be counted upon to provide a truly sustainable solution for tourism. It seems clear lawmakers will need to step in.
WWF Calls for Action to Save the Mediterranean Sea
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has now called for countries to adhere to the agreements of its Mediterannean Sea Initiative.
Boiling Seas of Earth Cruises Half Price on Black As Soot Friday
A candid look at the most unsustainable form of vacationing, cruise lines that seem to have no intention of tidying up their acts.
Oops! SETE is Redefining Realities: Stay Tuned for Comic Sustainability
At the annual Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), stakeholders discussed a new era of tourism. Or, are they redefining realities?
The WWF’s Blue Panda Heads to Ionian Sea
The World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) Blue Panda will be sailing to the Ionian Islands to raise awareness about the risks posed by oil and gas exploitation.
Recap: 3rd UNWTO/UNESCO World Conference on Tourism and Culture
On the agenda of the 3rd UNWTO/UNESCO World Conference on Tourism and Culture event held December 3-5, in Istanbul, Turkey, stakeholders discussed cultural tourism as fundamental for a sustainable future.