{"id":18252,"date":"2025-03-04T07:45:24","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T05:45:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/?p=18252"},"modified":"2025-03-04T01:06:43","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T23:06:43","slug":"ioanna-dretta-president-marketing-greece-the-strategic-advantage-of-responsible-tourism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/en\/ioanna-dretta-president-marketing-greece-the-strategic-advantage-of-responsible-tourism\/","title":{"rendered":"IOANNA DRETTA  |  President Marketing Greece  |  The strategic advantage of responsible tourism"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The cultural heritage of Greece is a living tapestry woven from traditions, customs and the very spirit of our people.<\/p>\n<p>We are heartened, therefore, by the public dialogue surrounding cultural tourism and sustainability. Translating this awareness into tangible results now requires a concerted effort from all stakeholders. It also represents a unique opportunity to reshape tourism.<\/p>\n<p>Success hinges on the cooperation of the state, businesses and communities (national and local), cultural organizations, and even visitors themselves.<\/p>\n<p>By working in partnership, sharing knowledge, and aligning our efforts, we can create a new paradigm for Greek tourism.<\/p>\n<p>By thinking out of the box, we can attract a new generation of travelers.<\/p>\n<p>By connecting with local communities and learning about crafts and traditions, tourists gain deeper insight.<\/p>\n<p>By understanding our shared civilization, they become not just visitors but active participants in a destination.<\/p>\n<p>Seen this way, cultural sustainability is not just an ethical imperative; it is a strategic advantage. It differentiates us and empowers us to embrace the essence of responsible tourism. This virtuous cycle benefits both our economy and cultural identity. It is a collaborative approach that allows us to capitalize on the potential of cultural tourism, ensuring its benefits are shared by all.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18256 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_2492515237-min-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"724\" height=\"894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_2492515237-min-scaled.jpg 2074w, https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_2492515237-min-768x948.jpg 768w, https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_2492515237-min-1244x1536.jpg 1244w, https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_2492515237-min-1659x2048.jpg 1659w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Exploring Melissani Lake on Kefalonia offers an unforgettable experience, with its crystal-clear turquoise waters and stunning cave, creating a magical atmosphere of natural beauty and tranquility.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #003366\"><em>Die Erkundung des Melissani-Sees auf Kefalonia bietet ein unvergessliches Erlebnis, mit kristallklarem, t\u00fcrkisfarbenem Wasser und einer atemberaubenden H\u00f6hle, die eine magische Atmosph\u00e4re der nat\u00fcrlichen Sch\u00f6nheit und Ruhe schafft.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>de<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18253 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Ioanna-Dretta_a-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"205\" height=\"308\" \/>IOANNA DRETTA | Pr\u00e4sidentin Marketing Greece\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #003300\"><strong> Der strategische Vorteil eines verantwortungsvollen Tourismus<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Der strategische Vorteil eines verantwortungsvollen Tourismus<\/p>\n<p>Das kulturelle Erbe Griechenlands ist ein lebendiger Wandteppich, der aus Traditionen, Br\u00e4uchen und dem Geist unseres Volkes gewebt ist.<\/p>\n<p>Der \u00f6ffentliche Dialog \u00fcber Kulturtourismus und Nachhaltigkeit ermutigt uns daher sehr. Die Umsetzung dieses Bewusstseins in greifbare Ergebnisse erfordert nun eine konzertierte Aktion aller Beteiligten. Dies ist auch eine einzigartige\u00a0Gelegenheit, den Tourismus neu zu gestalten.<\/p>\n<p>Der Erfolg h\u00e4ngt von der Zusammenarbeit des Staates, der Unternehmen und Gemeinden (auf nationaler und lokaler Ebene), der kulturellen Organisationen und sogar der Besucher selbst ab.<\/p>\n<p>Wenn wir partnerschaftlich zusammenarbeiten, unser Wissen teilen und unsere Bem\u00fchungen aufeinander abstimmen, k\u00f6nnen wir ein neues Paradigma f\u00fcr den griechischen Tourismus schaffen.<\/p>\n<p>Indem wir \u00fcber den Tellerrand hinausschauen, k\u00f6nnen wir eine neue Generation von Reisenden anziehen.<\/p>\n<p>Durch den Kontakt mit den lokalen Gemeinschaften und das Kennenlernen von Handwerk und Traditionen erhalten die Touristen einen tieferen Einblick.<\/p>\n<p>Indem sie unsere gemeinsame Kultur verstehen, werden sie nicht nur zu Besuchern, sondern zu aktiven Teilnehmern an einem Reiseziel.<\/p>\n<p>So gesehen ist kulturelle Nachhaltigkeit nicht nur ein ethischer Imperativ, sondern auch ein strategischer Vorteil. Sie hebt uns von anderen ab und bef\u00e4higt uns, das Wesen eines verantwortungsvollen Tourismus zu begreifen. Dieser positive Kreislauf kommt sowohl unserer Wirtschaft als auch unserer kulturellen Identit\u00e4t zugute. Es ist ein gemeinschaftlicher Ansatz, der es uns erm\u00f6glicht, das Potenzial des Kulturtourismus zu nutzen und sicherzustellen, dass seine Vorteile allen zugute kommen.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Discover our issue \u201c<strong>Conscious Voyager<\/strong>\u201d, dedicated to <strong>ITB Berlin 2025<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/teuxos\/grtraveller-itb-2025\/\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Listen to our <strong>curated Spotify Playlist <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/49OZzpDHvb9BfDukjRfuqX?si=c822505444364948\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Let\u2019s get Social! <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/grtraveller.magazine\/\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/a><strong> | <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/grtraveller.gr\/\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a><strong> | <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@grtraveller?lang=en\"><strong>TikTok<\/strong><\/a><strong> | <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/grtraveller\"><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong><\/a><strong> | <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@grtraveller3512\"><strong>Youtube<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>#ConsciousVoyager #GRtraveller<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; The cultural heritage of Greece is a living tapestry woven from traditions, customs and the very spirit of our people. We are heartened, therefore, by the public dialogue surrounding cultural tourism and sustainability. Translating this awareness into tangible results now requires a concerted effort from all stakeholders. It also represents a unique opportunity to&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":18253,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[120,67,141],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18252","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ellada-en","category-prosopikotites-en","category-sustainability"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18252","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18252"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18252\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18267,"href":"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18252\/revisions\/18267"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18253"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18252"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18252"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grtraveller.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18252"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}