Kikilias for an agreement with Common Seas: Greece in Europe’s vanguard for sustainable tourism

In the context of the World Travel Market (WTM) International Exhibition that takes place in London, Greece made another important strategic move regarding the country’s sustainable tourism development. Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias and EOT President Dimitris Fragakis signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Common Seas Organization with the aim of reducing single-use plastics in hotels and accommodations in Greece through the PlasTICK program. It is a new, pioneering digital tool that will help Greek hospitality businesses reduce their plastic footprint with realistic and personalized practices and report their progress, motivating and inspiring industry professionals to reduce the use of plastic products.

The Minister of Tourism, Vassilis Kikilias, said: “With this agreement, we are taking another important step towards achieving the goal of sustainability in tourism. The future of our planet concerns us all and its impact on the tourism industry is undeniable. As a result, Common Seas emerges as a reliable ally of the Ministry of Tourism with the PlasTICK initiative that enables hospitality professionals to understand and radically reduce the use of plastic. It is remarkable that we can in this way record progress on our commitment to reduce plastic in the oceans by 50%. Greece has a coastline of 15,000 kilometers and is known for its beautiful beaches. We are taking an important step to protect these 15,0000 kilometers of coastline, seas, wildlife, and the quality of life of the country’s residents and visitors. Alongside “Rhodes Co-Lab” in Rhodes, “ASTYBUS” in Astypalaia, “Just Go Zero” in Tilos, “Gr-eco Islands” in Chalki, “Aegean Neorion Innovation Center” in Syros and with “Naxos Smart Island” in Naxos and other actions, we bring Greece to the vanguard of Europe for sustainable tourism.

Jo Royle, founder and CEO of Common Seas said: “Common Seas is honored to support the Greek Ministry of Tourism with the announcement of our new plastics reporting tool, PlasTICK. PlasTICK is the first tool of its kind addressed exclusively to the hospitality industry, a sector of undeniable value for the Greek economy. The ministry’s approval of PlasTICK confirms its commitment to establish sustainability as a key pillar of the tourism sector. We sincerely thank the Minister of Tourism of Greece, Vassilis Kikilia, for signing the Memorandum of Cooperation, which we are sure will act as a springboard for the success of PlasTICK, creating added value to the tourism industry, Greece and our environment.”

The Common Seas initiative in Paros is just one of a series of projects by the National Tourism Organization’s Sustainable Greece platform (https://sustainablegreece.co.uk/) which aims to inspire and encourage British travelers to visit and to explore Greece in a way that benefits local communities and nature. Visitors can be inspired through alternative forms of tourism, such as going to Greece by rail, using local guides and taking an interest in flora and fauna. In the platform, it is also underlined that significant efforts are being made and initiatives are being taken in the Greek islands regarding new hiking and cycling paths, use of renewable energy sources, tree planting after forest fires and protection of nature and wildlife.

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