At the 11th Patras for Europe, precision, regional improvement: "Our folks deserve far more"
– 2024-06-04 18:02:43″>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The ministry and the government promote through programs the “green tourism” succeeding in escaping from the outdated model of mass tourism.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
How do the conference organizers ensure that the discussions and ideas generated at the RGC translate into concrete action and tangible benefits for the Greek regions?
We’re here today with Alex Reed, a participant in the 12th Regional Growth Conference here in Patras. Welcome!
**Alex Reed:** Thank you for having me.
**Interviewer:** The conference has been running for over a decade now, what makes this event so important,あの especially for the Greek regions?
**Alex Reed:** As was mentioned earlier, the RGC began in 2012 [[1](https://rgc.gr/rgc-2024/)]. It’s grown into a vital platform where key players come together to discuss the pressing issues facing our regions. From economic development to infrastructure, sustainability, and innovation, we tackle the challenges head-on and explore solutions. It’s essential for shaping the future of Greece.
**Interviewer:** This year’s conference is focusing on [mention specific themes from the conference website if available]. How do these themes reflect the current needs of the Greek regions?
**Alex Reed:** [Elaborate on how the conference themes relate to the realities faced by Greek regions, drawing on knowledge from the provided context and your own understanding].
**Interviewer:** What are your hopes for the outcomes of this year’s conference?
**Alex Reed:** I hope that we can [mention specific desired outcomes, such as concrete policy proposals, strengthened collaborations, increased investment, etc.]. Ultimately, the success of the RGC lies in its ability to translate discussion into tangible action that benefits the Greek regions and the country as a whole.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for sharing your insights, Alex Reed. We wish you a productive conference.
