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Effectus organized successfully the forum “EU Tourism: Resilience in the Era of the Climate Crisis” in Rhodes
Effectus co-organized the “EU Tourism: Resilience in the Era of the Climate Crisis” Forum with Hotrec and the South Aegean Region, which was held on 8th and 9th of April on the island of Rhodes.
Ten leading EU level tourism sector associations met in the majestic Palace of the Grand Master and signed the Rhodes Joint Declaration, committing themselves in expediting the sector’s green transition and calling on EU institutions and member states to adopt relevant policies and ensure the necessary financing tools to support this transition, to the benefit of EU economy and citizens.
Prime minister of Greece Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis honored the Forum with his presence, accompanied by Minister of Tourism Ms. Olga Kalogianni, deputy Minister of Environment Ms. Alexandra Sdoukou, and Deputy Minister of Maritime Affairs & Insular Policy Mr. Ioannis Pappas.
Ioannis Kofinis, Effectus Managing Partner emphasized:
“We are proud that Effectus supported this historical moment for EU Tourism. The climate crisis is here to stay and enhanced cooperation between the industry, local societies, and national and regional authorities in mitigating its impact on EU destinations is an absolute necessity.”
The Associations that participated in the forum “EU Tourism: Resilience in the Era of the Climate Crisis” and support the Joint Declaration were the following:
Airport Council International (ACI EUROPE)
Airlines for Europe (A4E)
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)
European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Association (ECTAA)
European Exhibition Industry Alliance (EEIA)
European Regions Airline Association (ERA)
European Association of hotels, restaurants and cafés (HOTREC)
The global association for the attractions industry (IAAPA)
The world road transport organisation representing bus, coach, truck, and taxi (IRU)
The European Federation of Rural Tourism (Ruraltour)
