The Travel Foundation has announced that Visit Greece has signed on as a sponsor for its “Make Holidays Greener” campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the need for cleaner and greener beaches.

“Visit Greece” is backing this year’s “Make Holidays Greener” campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the need for cleaner and greener beaches. Organizer “The Travel Foundation” has created a range of free resources to help companies to get involved.

Salli Felton, acting chief executive of the Travel Foundation, said: “We’re delighted that Visit Greece is on board. Their support will help us to spread the word that cleaner, greener beaches aren’t just important for tourism, they are essential for coastal communities and wildlife such as sea turtles too. Make Holidays Greener month is the travel industry’s chance to celebrate what they’re doing to keep beaches beautiful.”

Christina Kalogera, director of the Greek National Tourism Office (GNTO) said: “The focus of the Make Holidays Greener campaign on beaches links to the world-famous Greek shores, which are known for their clean and clear waters.”
“Every year hundreds of beaches and marinas in Greece are awarded with the Blue Flag for environmental awareness and protection,” Kalogera pointed out and went on to add that, “as well as providing a wonderful holiday experience, Greek shores also support a diverse range of wildlife, including rare bird species and two protected species, the Monk Seal and Sea Turtle.”

Source: eTN Global Travel Industry News