Greek Officials Visit Cyclades to Push Sustainable Tourism
The aim is to show how we can improve the cooperation between the local community with the local authorities and what the benefits will be if we all move on that way and “work” for the same purpose.” Kefalogianni said as she visited Santorini, Sikinos, Folegandros and Anafi within the framework of an extensive tour of the Cycladic islands in Greece.
Establishment of DMMOs (Destination Management and Marketing Organizations)
Minister Kefalogianni’s visit follows the signing of a milestone deal in June for the formation of Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) in five island municipalities: Thira, Anafi, Sikinos, Ietos, and Folegandros. This is to enable better synchronisation of sustainable tourism initiatives which are suitable for each individual island’s characteristics and customs.
Taking off from Santorini, Minister Kefalogianni toured the recently renovated Archaeological Museum of Thira. The premier show at the museum, “Kykladitisses: Untold Stories of Women in the Cyclades,” shines a light on the local women of the Cyclades, whose role in history often goes untold, from the time of prehistory to the 19th century.
