Greek Ecotourism Society

Greek Ecotourism Society is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation, based in Athens. The aim of the organization to highlight the importance of Greece as an ecotourism destination throughout the world and to help protect the individual ecotourism destinations within Greece. It also seeks to promote our member businesses on the international ecotourism market, through the participation in international tourism exhibitions and conferences.

Greek Ecotourism Society provides the opportunity for its members to become certified under the internationally recognised European Ecotourism Labelling Standard (EETLS-European Ecotourism Labelling Standard) and acquire the corresponding label following an independent evaluation.

Also the organisation provides support, guidance and training to ecotourism businesses to improve their operations and become certified, and the public concerning the advantages and the importance of ecotourism, environmental protection and the development of local communities in ecotourism destinations. Furthermore, It cooperates with the central and local governments, but also with other NGOs to formulate rules ensuring that the natural beauty of Greece will remain for future generations