Sustainable Greece

A Candid Look at Greece’s Bassakwards Tourism Industry

2020-11-18 by Phil Butler

An agreement between the Greek Tourism Ministry, the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels looks like the foxes in the henhouse.

Greece Moves to Ban All Single-Use Plastics by July 2021

2020-08-29 by Argophilia Travel News

Greece is advancing on plans to ban single-use plastics by July, 2021. A new law targets unsustainable practices.

Donoussa Island Sustainability Initiative Puts a Stop to Plastics

2020-07-06 by Delia Gavrilescu

An initiative on Donoussa Island in the Cyclades has made the small island a model for environmentalism and sustainability.

Greece Takes Giant Steps to Go Green Introducing Eco-friendly Practices

2020-06-06 by Phil Butler

Greece’s Environment Minister Kostis Hadzidakis announced projects dedicated to making his country environmentally sustainable for the future.

Porto Palace Hotel Thessaloniki Receives Green Key Sustainability Label

2020-02-27 by Phil Butler

Porto Palace Hotel Thessaloniki has received the eco-friendly “Green Key” international environmental label.

Greece Gets UNWTO Support for Sustainable Tourism Effort

2020-02-22 by Argophilia Travel News

The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) met with the Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism of Greece last week in order to offer the United Nations’ specialized agency’s support for sustainable tourism. Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili was in Athens for discussions with political leaders, as well as high-level representatives from the private sector. The discussions focused on the […]