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Does Greece Have a “Mickey Mouse” Sustainable Tourism Policy?

2018-10-03 by Phil Butler

Today, as we look at the progress Greece has made toward a truly sustainable form of tourism.

Tags: Aegean Sea, Aegean sustainability, Agenda 21, Dr Ioannis Pappas, GNWTO, Greece tourism ministry, Greece travel, Local Agenda 21, sustainability, sustainable tourism, tourism studies, TUI, TUI Group, University of the Aegean, UNWTO

Greece’s Sustainable Tourism: Which Way to the Future?

2018-10-02 by Phil Butler

Greek tourism minister

he Greek Tourism Ministry and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) just announced increased cooperation for developing best practices for optimizing Greece’s booming tourism. But is their focus sustainable for the long term?

Tags: Alexis Tsipras, Angel Gurría, crete, Crete sustainability, cruise lines, George Tziallas, GNTO, greece cruises, Greece economy, Greece travel, Jeb Sprague, OECD, passenger ships, sustainability, sustainable tourism, sustainable travel, TUI

Crete’s Nikos Igoumenidis on Tourism Trends for 2018

2018-05-22 by Phil Butler

Nikos Igoumenidis

A few days ago Argo News had the opportunity to discuss with Greek parliamentarian, Dr. Nikos Igoumenidis, the importance of emerging tourism trends and the necessary shift by all stakeholders.

Tags: agritoursim, crete, Crete 2018, Crete tours, Crete travel, Greece, Homer, Nikos Igoumenidis, sustainability, sustainable tourism

Greece Ranks Second in the World for Blue Flag Beaches

2018-05-11 by Argophilia Travel News

Crete Beach

Greece has been ranked No. 2 in the world ranking for the prestigious Blue Flag quality award for beaches, marinas and sustainable tourism boats, according to the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPF).

Tags: Blue Flag, Environment, Greece beaches, Greek beaches, GTP, marinas, sustainability, World beaches

Eurostar Renews Commitment to the Environment

2018-02-09 by Argophilia Travel News

Yesterday, Eurostar unveiled a ten-point plan in support of its Tread Lightly environmental commitments and in line with the 2016 Paris climate agreement.

Tags: energy efficiency, Environment, Eurostar, Nicolas Petrovic, sustainability, Tread Lightly

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

Marina Bay Sands: Singapore’s Top Eco-Friendly Hotel

2012-03-13 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore’s most famous landmark hotel and one of its leading business, leisure and entertainment venues, has received one of the country’s highest accolades for its continuing efforts in the area of environmental sustainability – the Green Mark Gold Award from Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority (BCA).

Tags: eco-friendly, environmentally friendly, Green building, green initiatives, Green Mark Gold Award, Marina Bay Sands, Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Singapore, sustainability

Tourism for Tomorrow Rewards Sustainable Tourism

2011-05-24 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Alpine Pearls

At the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards in Las Vegas, three Three destinations were selected as the world’s best when it comes to sustainable tourism. These highly coveted tourism awards represent some of this year’s most visible and important, and especially kicking off one of the world’s largest travel trade conferences.

Tags: agro travel, Alpine Pearls, enviro travel, environmental travel, green travel, Guludo Beach Lodge, Intrepid Travel, Singita Pamushana, sustainability, sustainable travel, Tourism for Tomorrow, travel awards, travel news, travel winners, Travelport

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