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Greek Hotel Association meets EU Commissioner on sustainable tourism strategy

Greek Hotel Association Sustainable Tourism Strategy European hospitality tourism policy Brussels

The leadership of the Greek Hotel Association (HEC) held a working meeting in Brussels with the Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas. The primary focus of the discussion was the first European Sustainable Tourism Strategy, which is currently in its final stages of development.

The HEC presented the positions of the Greek hospitality sector, emphasizing the need for the strategy to address critical challenges. These include competitiveness, sustainability, resilience to crises, the green and digital transition, the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises, and the integration of tourism development with the well-being of local communities.

Additionally, the HEC highlighted five specific initiatives intended to serve as best practices for the industry. These include the CapsuleT Travel & Hospitality Accelerator, which connects startups with the hospitality ecosystem, and the 'I Learn Hospitality' educational program designed to introduce younger generations to professional opportunities within the sector.

Entities

Alexandros Vasilikos · Apostolos Tzitzikostas · European Union · Greek Hotel Association

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  • [● 2 SOURCES] The strategy aims to address challenges such as competitiveness, sustainability, resilience to crises, green and digital transition, and the needs of SMEs. www.insider.gr · www.ot.gr
  • [● 2 SOURCES] HEC presented five initiatives, including the CapsuleT Travel & Hospitality Accelerator. www.insider.gr · www.ot.gr
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The central topic of the meeting was the first European Sustainable Tourism Strategy, which is in the final stages of formulation. www.insider.gr · www.ot.gr
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The leadership of the Greek Hotel Association met with the Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism in Brussels. www.insider.gr · www.ot.gr
  • [● 2 SOURCES] HEC presented the 'I Learn Hospitality' educational program. www.insider.gr · www.ot.gr

Sources

Συνάντηση Τζιτζικώστα με Βασιλικό και ΞΕΕ [www.travelgirl.gr]
Συνάντηση Απ. Τζιτζικώστα με Αλ. Βασιλικό και τη Διοικούσα Επιτροπή του ΞΕΕ [www.insider.gr]
ΞΕΕ: Οι προτάσεις για τη νέα ευρωπαϊκή στρατηγική βιώσιμου τουρισμού - Οικονομικός Ταχυδρόμος - ot. gr [www.ot.gr]