Ikaria can be called the Greeks' favourite alternative Greek island. Named after the legendary Icarus who famously flew too close to the sun, it is unique in many ways: a Blue Zone regarding the longevity of its inhabitants, a Red Zone regarding their political preferences, and a Fun Zone regarding its famous feasts, the "Panigyria" of Ikaria, buil...
The village of Vamvakou is one of the most successful examples of regeneration in Greece, which has also included Roots Tourism. Founded in the 15th century, this medieval village in Mount Parnonas, Laconia (Peloponnese), reached a population peak of 1,500 in the late 19th century. Emigration to Greek cities and abroad gradually eroded the local ec...
Roots Tourism (also known as Genealogical or Diaspora Tourism) is a subset of Heritage Tourism that involves international travel to the places ancestors or family came from, aiming to reconnect with cultural, genealogical, and emotional heritage. Roots Tourism is generally compatible with both Sustainable and Regenerative Tourism models as it also...
by Antonis Petropoulos & Frosso Dimitrakopoulou As is well known, the pandemic has struck small accommodation providers in nearly all destinations, and green accommodations were no exception. Seeing no quick improvement and fearing that prices may fall further if they wait longer, many owners mulling retirement or exiting the sector before...
