At the 11th Regional Growth Conference, which is taking 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The ministry and the government promote through programs the “green tourism” succeeding in escaping from the outdated model of mass tourism.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 tour program. In similar ways aimed at digital transformation, tourism in Greece can become a model at a global level.
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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 specific topics related to sustainable regional development are being discussed at this year’s Regional Growth Conference?
## Interview: Reflecting on a Decade of Regional Growth
**Interviewer:** Welcome to the show. Today we’re joined by [Guest Name], a key participant in the 11th annual Regional Growth Conference currently underway at the Conference and Cultural Center of the University of Patras.
**Guest:** Thank you for having me.
**Interviewer:** The conference has become quite a prominent event over its ten years. What do you feel are some of the key achievements of the Regional Growth Conference in tackling the challenges faced by Greek regions?
**Guest:** Absolutely. Since its inception in 2012, the Regional Growth Conference has become a crucial platform for dialog and collaboration. We’ve seen experts, policymakers, and regional stakeholders come together to discuss and analyze critical issues facing Greece’s regions. This year, as we celebrate our 11th edition, the focus remains on shaping the future of our regions and strengthening regional policies [1].
**Interviewer:** What kind of topics are being discussed at this year’s conference?
**Guest:** This year’s agenda delves into a wide range of pressing matters.
From [Mention specific topics discussed] to [Mention more specific topics], the conference aims to offer solutions and strategies for sustainable regional development.
**Interviewer:** It’s encouraging to hear that there’s a focus on concrete solutions. What would you say is the overall tone and mood of this year’s conference?
**Guest:**
There’s a palpable sense of optimism and determination here.
While we acknowledge the challenges, there’s a strong belief in the potential of our regions and a commitment to working together to build a brighter future [1].
**Interviewer:** Thank you for these insights. We wish you and all participants a productive and fruitful conference.
**Guest:** Thank you.
**[1] Source: _[Information unavailable] trained on the context provided_.**
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