The World Wildlife Fund has had a presence in Greece since 1969. Its aim is to protect the country’s rich biodiversity and to reduce humanity’s ecological footprint. Some eco-minded hotels are becoming members of WWF and contributing to this important effort.
WWOOF is a worldwide movement of organic farms that brings volunteers closer to farmers and growers, advancing educational and cultural exchanges to promote sustainability. Volunteers or WWOOFers are they are more commonly known have contributed to many organic farms across Greece in the hospitality industry. In 2018 the site boasted over 90 farms and growers […]
Our commitment to animals can also be seen in how we treat our furry friends. Woof Club helps hotels with its expertise to become pet friendly and open their doors to pets. We welcome hotels who let you take your pets with them. Those who have an open mind towards pets tend to be eco-friendly […]
British-German travel and tourism giant TUI has had a relatively long history of over 20 years in tying environmental sustainability with tourism. In particular, the TUI Environmental Champion award has year after year honored hotels that are green. In 2019, 26 hotels in Crete, Kos, the Peloponnese and Rhodes earned this green accolade. While TUI […]
The UK-based sustainability certification scheme has reached many corners of the globe and is considered one of the most serious certifiers in the field of sustainability within the tourism sector. There are a couple of hundred hotels in Greece that adhere to one of there two levels (Gold and Excellence), mostly large seaside properties that […]
With the aim of preserving local food cultures and traditions, this grassroots worldwide organization has attracted many members from Greece, a country that traditionally believes in slow, thoughtful cooking with fresh ingredients. Some of these members are hotels with restaurants, and their adherence to this inspiring philosophy should be highlighted.
Representing an admirable British initiative, Responsible Travel is a network of tour operators, travel agencies and a handful of accommodation properties that have embraced its values of sustainability. The online platform aims to bring together visitors who seek unique experiences and those who provide them, while giving back to the community and to conservation efforts. […]
The world-famous nature and travel icon National Geographic has handpicked accommodation properties around the world and bestowed them with the Unique Lodges of the World title. The designation highlights sustainability, in particular preservation of planet diversity, heritage, authenticity and eco-friendliness. We’re proud that out of the very few lodges in Europe, Greece boasts two very […]
The Mediterranean SOS Network, MEDSOS for short, is an NGO run by environmentalists, social scientists and engineers. It raises public awareness regarding the environment, lobbies for policy change on the topic and promotes public involvement in sustainable development. MEDSOS activities range from voluntary cleanups and conferences to educational seminars and environmental projects. Several businesses in […]
One of the world’s most formidable and trusted green rating schemes for buildings, LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environment. It ascertains that buildings which apply for certification are saving on resources, energy, and water while generating less waste and promoting occupants’ health. Any hotel built to LEED standards would serve as an excellent […]