Trade Associations - Gov SETE on CNBC: ‘We Believe in the Euro’ by GTP editing team 7 July 2015 by GTP editing team 7 July 2015 Alexandros Lamnidis, general manager of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), told CNBC on Tuesday that SETE wants Greece to remain a member of the currency union. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news British Ambassador: All is Well Οn the Greek Islands by GTP editing team 7 July 2015 by GTP editing team 7 July 2015 There are no reports from tour operators to suggest that there are disruptions to services on the Greek islands, British Ambassador to Greece John Rittmer said in a statement on … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Zakynthos Welcomes Increased Travel Traffic for June by GTP editing team 7 July 2015 by GTP editing team 7 July 2015 Tourist traffic to the Ionian island of Zakynthos recorded a modest rise, up by 5.01 percent for June, compared to the same period in 2014, marking an overall 4.12 percent … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Pelion’s Hotel Des Roses Launches Eco Activities for All by GTP editing team 7 July 2015 by GTP editing team 7 July 2015 Nestled in the fishing village of Platanias, southern Pelion, Hotel Des Roses invites restless travelers to participate in three new alternative tourism programs this summer. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates UNWTO and Amadeus Join Forces to Strengthen Technology in Tourism by GTP editing team 7 July 2015 by GTP editing team 7 July 2015 The UNWTO and Amadeus have joined forces and signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance the use of innovative technology in tourism in areas such as education and multi-modality. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy EU to End Roaming Charges By June 2017 by GTP editing team 7 July 2015 by GTP editing team 7 July 2015 Roaming charges will cease to exist in the European Union as of June 15, 2017, according to a recent agreement between the European Parliament and the Council. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Referendum Toll on Tourism in the Spotlight by GTP editing team 6 July 2015 by GTP editing team 6 July 2015 The Greek tourism sector is calling on all professionals to remain collected and optimistic as they look for ways to save the season, following a week of closed banks, negative … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy IMF Releases Statement on Greece by GTP editing team 6 July 2015 by GTP editing team 6 July 2015 Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), made a statement on Monday, one day after a ‘no’ vote in a Greek bailout referendum. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats DRV: German Tourists Not Changing Travel Plans to Greece by GTP editing team 6 July 2015 by GTP editing team 6 July 2015 German tourists are still opting for Greece, the German Travel Association (DRV) said in an announcement on Monday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Tourists Turn a Blind Eye to Greek Crisis, Still Pick Greece by GTP editing team 6 July 2015 by GTP editing team 6 July 2015 The Greek referendum on Sunday may have led to political turmoil in the EU but travelers are still coming to Greek shores with the number of British tourists seen as … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats ABTA Update: ‘Business as Usual’ in Greece by GTP editing team 6 July 2015 by GTP editing team 6 July 2015 The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) on Monday said that it is “business as usual” in the resorts in Greece and that bars, shops and restaurants are adequately supplied … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy German Press Dismayed With Greece’s ‘No’ by GTP editing team 6 July 2015 by GTP editing team 6 July 2015 The German press was not happy with Greece’s referendum result on Sunday, when a massive 61.31 percent voted against the stringent austerity measures demanded by the country’s international lenders. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news Public Transport Remains Free in Athens Until Friday by GTP editing team 6 July 2015 by GTP editing team 6 July 2015 Transport across Athens’ transit network will remain free until July 10, Alternate Minister for Transport Christos Spirtzis announced on Monday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel AEGEAN, Olympic Air Suspend Service Fee on Airline Tickets by GTP editing team 6 July 2015 by GTP editing team 6 July 2015 In order to facilitate Greek passengers, Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air are suspending the 20-euro service fee on all tickets purchased with cash from the ticket counters at Greek airports … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates PayPal Shuts Down to Greek Users by GTP editing team 6 July 2015 by GTP editing team 6 July 2015 “We are carefully following the situation in Greece, as well as developments in the negotiations between the Greek government and its lenders”, PayPal said in a statement. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates ECM Partners with ‘Toposophy’ to Provide Greater Insight in Destination Development and Marketing by GTP editing team 6 July 2015 by GTP editing team 6 July 2015 ECM (European Cities Marketing), the European network of city tourist offices and convention bureaux, has just signed a partnership contract with Toposophy, aiming to become the leading destination management and … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Historic Hotels of Europe Announces New Board of Directors by GTP editing team 6 July 2015 by GTP editing team 6 July 2015 A new Board of Directors of the Historic Hotels of Europe (HHE) was elected for a 2-year mandate. Barbara Avdis, founder of Yades Greek Historic Hotels, was elected Chairman of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece Votes ‘No’ in Bailout Referendum, PM Tsipras Announces Next Move by GTP editing team 6 July 2015 by GTP editing team 6 July 2015 Over 61 percent of Greeks voted “no” to creditors’ austerity terms in Greece’s referendum on Sunday. “Our immediate priority is to restore the banking stability to normality”, Greek Prime Minister … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Eurogroup: Referendum Result ‘Very Regrettable’ for Future of Greece by GTP editing team 6 July 2015 by GTP editing team 6 July 2015 “I take note of the outcome of the Greek referendum. This result is very regrettable for the future of Greece”, Jeroen Dijsselbloem, head of the Eurogroup, said in a statement … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats WTTC Includes ‘Worst Case Scenario’ for Greece in June 2015 Report by GTP editing team 5 July 2015 by GTP editing team 5 July 2015 The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) includes a ‘worst case scenario’ for Greece in its Monthly Economic Impact report for June 2015. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
