The Greek Ministry of Tourism in the Sustainable Tourism Era and the Sustainable Development
The Greek Ministry of Tourism’s intention to harmonize the tourism industry with international standards for sustainable tourism development, led to the signing of a Cooperation Agreement with the Global Council of Sustainable Tourism (GSTC):
Greek: Το Υπουργείο Τουρισμού στην εποχή του Βιώσιμου Τουρισμού και της πράσινης Ανάπτυξης
English: Greek Ministry of Tourism Joins GSTC
To support the Greek Ministry of Tourism in the implementation and implementation of the National 10 Year Strategy for the Development of Sustainable Tourism, GSTC is offering a series of webinars to enhance knowledge and understanding of sustainable tourism.
Target audiences: Greek Ministry of Tourism; National Tourism Organization; Hellenic of Hotels; Hellenic Hoteliers Federation; Regional Chambers of Hotels o Hotels’ Owners; Travel Agents; Destinations/Municipalities. Registeration is limited to 100 participants and is already closed.
(1) Introduction to the GSTC and to sustainable tourism; Introduction of the Partnership between Greek Ministry of Tourism & GSTC
Presenters:
* Roi Ariel, GSTC General Manager
* Dr. Ioannis Pappas, GSTC Mediterranean Director
(2) Sustainable Tourism Industry; Supply Chain and GHG/Carbon Footprint
Presenters:
* Randy Durand, GSTC CEO
* Dr. Ioannis Pappas, GSTC Mediterranean Director
April 8th, 2020 | 14:00-16:00 Greek Time
(3) Sustainable Tourism Certification schemes
Presenters:
* Randy Durand, GSTC CEO
* Dr. Ioannis Pappas, GSTC Mediterranean Director
April 22nd, 2020 | 14:00-16:00 Greek Time
(4) Sustainable Tourism National Schemes; Sustainable Tourism Strategy
Presenters:
* Jana Apih, GoodPlace Managing Director
* Dr. Mihee Kang, GSTC Asia Pacific Director
* Dr. Ioannis Pappas, GSTC Mediterranean Director
April 29th, 2020 | 14:00-16:00 Greek Time
(5) Destination Stewardship; Management Plans and Certification
Presenters:
* Jonathan Tourtellot, CEO of Destination Stewardship Center
* Dr. Ioannis Pappas, GSTC Mediterranean Director
May 6th, 2020 | 14:00-16:00 Greek Time
(6) Sustainability Monitoring and Reporting
Presenters:
* Alkis Tsikardonis, CR Manager Europe, Middle East, India and Africa, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
* Dr. Ioannis Pappas, GSTC Mediterranean Director
May 13th, 2020 | 14:00-16:00 Greek Time
(7) Green Marketing and Market Access
Presenters:
* Randy Durband, GSTC CEO
* Roi Ariel, GSTC General Manager
* Dr. Ioannis Pappas, GSTC Mediterranean Director
May 20th, 2020 | 14:00-16:00 Greek Time
(8) Sustainable Tourism Initiatives and Special Sectors: Sustainable Food and Social Responsibility
Presenters:
* Rika Jean-François, Corporate Social Responsibility Commissioner, ITB Berlin; GSTC Board Member
* Simon Heppner, CEO of Food Made Good; Founder of the Sustainable Restaurant Association
* Dr. Ioannis Pappas, GSTC Mediterranean Director
May 27th, 2020 | 14:00-16:00 Greek Time
(9) Crises and sustainability focus during recovery; Cruises in the Mediterranean;
Presenters:
* Luigi Cabrini, GSTC Chairman
* Maria Deligianni, Regional Representative in Eastern Mediterranean, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)
* Dr. Ioannis Pappas, GSTC Mediterranean Director
June 3rd, 2020 | 14:00-16:00 Greek Time
For questions and clarifications, please contact GSTC Mediterranean Director Dr. Ioannis Pappas:
- Email: ioannis@gstcouncil.org
- Tel: +302109942800, +306974701842