1. Could you please provide some information about your organization?
We are Greece's No.1 Adventure/Experiential Travel Operator, with an extensive network of professionals all over the country. We offer truly immersive experiences to high-end travellers, giving them the opportunity to explore the outdoor sites of Greece.
2. What inspired you to establish your organization?
The driving force behind our organization is our profound passion for the great outdoors and my unwavering love for our beautiful country.
3. Could you share your field of expertise with us?
Our area of expertise lies in Adventure and Experiential Travel.
4. How does your organization impact society?
We are deeply committed to positively impacting the local communities in the regions we visit with our guests. We achieve this through the following avenues:
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Hiring Local Workers: Preferring locals helps the money reach the right people. Furthermore, locals are a great addition to our team. They know the destination and its history better than anyone.
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Buying from Local Suppliers: This helps the money stay inside the location and reduces our carbon footprint. Products produced locally travel short distances, which generates less amount of CO2.
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Promoting Local Businesses: We always recommend and select local accommodations and restaurants for our guests. The money spent on resorts and international restaurant chains usually leaves the destination and the country.
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Creating Itineraries Containing Less Visited Areas: Prioritizing only popular attractions and sights
in our itineraries is more likely to restrict the money to those areas. Instead, we bring our guests
to a nearby village or a remote area to stimulate the economy of those places.
Furthermore, we are dedicated to environmental and community conservation through the following initiatives:
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Eco-Friendly Transportation: We have transitioned from vehicles powered by fossil fuels to electric ones and encourage public transport during our tours.
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Waste Reduction: Instead of providing complimentary bottled water during tours, we offer it as an optional add-on or encourage guests to bring their reusable water containers, minimizing waste generation.
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Tree Planting Projects: To offset our carbon emissions, we partner with tree-planting initiatives and organize our tree-planting events.
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Office Sustainability: In our office operations, we prioritize using reusable materials and have replaced paper and sheets with online applications and forms.
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Carbon-Free Travel Experiences: We offer carbon-free travel experiences like biking, hiking, and sailing.
In addition to these efforts, Aegean Outdoors is dedicated to educating our customers on sustainability, community engagement, and environmental preservation. Our educational tours provide an excellent opportunity to teach travellers how to respect and preserve their destination's local culture and nature, ultimately raising environmental awareness.
5. Can you tell us about any significant collaborations on EU projects you've been involved in?
We have yet to have the opportunity to collaborate on any EU projects.
6. What accomplishment of your organization are you most proud of?
Our proudest achievement is setting a higher standard for outdoor services in Greece.
7. What types of projects are you interested in pursuing?
We are keen to engage in projects that promote, support, and enhance the local economies of the regions we and our guests explore.
8. What kind of assistance are you seeking from potential EU partners?
We are looking for support and guidance in implementing the goals we have outlined above.
9. How did you become aware of the EUcalls platform?
We discovered the EUcalls platform through our research.
10. What motivated you to choose the EUcalls platform as a resource for your work?
We strongly believe in the power of collaboration and teamwork. We have chosen the EUcalls platform to help us achieve our goals through partnership.
11. Is there anything else you want to add about your organization?
We are open and available to answer any specific questions you may have about our organization and our initiatives.
