Air Travel Airlines Stop Selling Tickets Temporarily Via Greek Travel Agents by GTP editing team 7 July 2015 by GTP editing team 7 July 2015 A number of international airlines have announced that they are temporarily withdrawing the BSP ticketing authority for all travel agents in Greece due to the political instability and financial situation … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Thomas Cook: Tourists are Enjoying Holidays ‘Without Disruption’ in Greece by GTP editing team 7 July 2015 by GTP editing team 7 July 2015 British tour operator Thomas Cook said on Monday that its feedback from its team and returning holidaymakers on Greece has been that it is business as usual in the Greek … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Technology Lufthansa Temporarily Changes Payment Method for Greek Travel Agents by GTP editing team 7 July 2015 by GTP editing team 7 July 2015 As of Wednesday, July 8, Greek travel agents will be required to only use credit cards when making payments in the BSP to Lufthansa, Swiss and Austrian Airlines. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
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
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
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
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 Bookings to Greece Slump After Referendum Announcement by GTP editing team 3 July 2015 by GTP editing team 3 July 2015 Following the government’s announcement on June 26 to hold a referendum in Greece, holiday bookings to the country slumped by 17 percent during June 27-30. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Ministry Announces Assistance to Greek Tourism Bodies by GTP editing team 3 July 2015 by GTP editing team 3 July 2015 The Tourism Ministry on Friday launched a support system for Greek tourism bodies, aiming to give immediate solutions to any problems that may arise during the current political situation in … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Minister Kountoura Urges Media to Stop Hurting Greece’s Image by GTP editing team 3 July 2015 by GTP editing team 3 July 2015 Greek tourism is resilient to the current political situation, with very few instances of cancellations. “Our goal is to protect and guarantee that tourism remains operational,” Alternate Tourism Minister Elena … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
