At the 11th Regional Growth Conference, which takes place again this year at the Conference and Cultural Center of the University of Patras, critical issues concerning the future of the region of the entire country are approached.
The Conference that was held for the first time in 2012 has evolved into an institution that tackles the important challenges faced by the Greek regions. It offers the opportunity to reflect and address issues related to Greece‘s regional policy, strengthening the regional economy, stimulating growth and employment.
The debate on upgrading the Greek tourism product in a sustainable way, which is based on the development of strategies in the hospitality industry after the end of the pandemic, was of interest. Commented on how sustainable investment can lead to sustainable regional development. Spilios Livanos, head of the Greek delegation to the CS-NATO, stated that everything around us is related to tourism.
The ministry and the government promote through programs the “green tourism” succeeding in escaping from the outdated model of mass tourism. For his part, Andreas Filias, deputy regional governor of finance in the region of Western Greece, referring to the ways that can promote sustainable tourism, emphasized the uniqueness of the Western region, which is the only one that, having used European money, created digital museums that are a great attraction for tourists as well as the digital browsing program. In similar ways aimed at digital transformation, tourism in Greece can become a model at a global level.
Coordinator
Georgios Eugenidis, TV Presenter, STAR CHANNEL, Journalist “Proto Thema”
The discussion was attended by:
Spilios Livanos, head of the Greek Delegation to the CS-NATO
Andreas Filias, Deputy Regional Governor of Finance, Western Greece Region
Alexandros Angelopoulos, CEO, Aldemar
Dr. Evangelos Bekiaris, Director of IMET/EKETA
Elsa Exarchou, Managing Director, Branding Greece
Katerina Saridaki, Director of Capsule T Accelerator
Angeliki Mitropoulou, Scientific Associate of the Institute for Alternative Policies (ENA) in the fields of tourism
#Upgrading #tourism #product #sustainable
What key issues are being discussed at the 11th Regional Growth Conference regarding the shaping of Greece’s future?
## Regional Growth Conference: A Conversation on Greece’s Future
Today we’re joined by [Guest Name], a participant in the 11th Regional Growth Conference taking place at the Conference and Cultural Center of the University of Patras. Welcome!
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us. The conference seems to be tackling some very important issues for Greece. Could you tell us a bit more about what’s being discussed?
**Guest:** Certainly. This conference, now in its 11th year, has truly become a vital forum for discussing the pressing challenges facing Greek regions [[1](https://rgc.gr/program/)]. This year’s focus is on critical issues that will shape the future not only of the region but of the entire country.
**Interviewer:** What are some of those key issues?
**Guest:** We’re talking about everything from strengthening regional economies to navigating the complexities of Greece’s regional policy. There’s a real emphasis on finding solutions that are both sustainable and inclusive, ensuring that growth benefits all parts of the country.
**Interviewer:** It sounds like a valuable opportunity to bring together experts and policymakers to find common ground.
**Guest:** Absolutely. The conference fosters an environment of open dialog and collaboration, allowing us to learn from each other and hopefully, drive positive change for the future of Greece.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for sharing your insights. We wish you a fruitful conference.
**Guest:** Thank you!
