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WTM London: Greece aspires to lead on sustainable tourism

Sustainability
James Chapple
3 November 2021

Greece wants to become a "role model" for sustainable tourism, tourism minister Vassilis Kikilias has said.

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Speaking to TTG at WTM London, Kikilias highlighted a new collaboration with Volkswagen to make the island of Astypalea the country’s first carbon-free destination by transitioning to electric vehicles and renewable power.


Soufli, Western Samos and Alonissos, meanwhile, have been nominated for the UNWTO’s "Best Tourism Villages" initiative, which looks to safeguard communities by promoting and preserving local traditions and cultural heritage.