Education Greek Labour Ministry Receiving Applications for Vocational Training in Tourism by GTP editing team 3 July 2015 by GTP editing team 3 July 2015 The Labour and Social Solidarity Ministry is receiving applications through to July 30 for its vocational training in tourism program to offer tuition to 8,000 unemployed individuals aged 18-29. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Travel Operators Travel Agents: No Mass Cancellations in Greek Tourism Sector by GTP editing team 2 July 2015 by GTP editing team 2 July 2015 The Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies (HATTA) on Thursday called for restraint and unity in the Greek tourism sector and assured that there have not been any mass … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats SETE: Hotel Bookings Will Bounce Back if Greece is ‘Back to Normal’ After Referendum by GTP editing team 2 July 2015 by GTP editing team 2 July 2015 Due to the recent developments in Greece, hotel bookings in the country are off by an average 30 to 40 percent, compared to the same period last year. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Key Tourism Figures A Message to Foreign Visitors in Greece By Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura by GTP editing team 2 July 2015 by GTP editing team 2 July 2015 Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura on Thursday delivered a televised message to tourists currently in Greece and to travelers that are planning to visit. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Travel Operators US-based Tour Operators Say Tourism to Greece is ‘Business As Usual’ by GTP editing team 2 July 2015 by GTP editing team 2 July 2015 Tour operator members of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) with travel programs to Greece are taking a “wait and see” approach to the current economic uncertainty but believe … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Germany’s ‘Die Zeit’ Urges Greeks to Vote for the Future of Europe by GTP editing team 2 July 2015 by GTP editing team 2 July 2015 In an open letter – in German and Greek – Die Zeit’s Marc Brost is calling on all Greeks to vote responsibly in Sunday’s referendum, stressing that their decision will … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats Travelplanet24 – airtickets.gr: Greeks Not Booking Ahead by GTP editing team 2 July 2015 by GTP editing team 2 July 2015 The number of Greeks booking their holidays for the July-September period has dropped by up to 50 percent, according to online agent Travelplanet24 – airtickets.gr. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel AEGEAN Launches Extra Flights From London, Brussels for Greeks Who Wish to Vote in July 5 Referendum by GTP editing team 2 July 2015 by GTP editing team 2 July 2015 Aegean Airlines on Thursday announced extra flights to and from Brussels and London Stansted to facilitate Greeks wishing to vote in the referendum on Sunday, July 5. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greek Hotel Chamber Presents New Classification System by GTP editing team 2 July 2015 by GTP editing team 2 July 2015 The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) has introduced a new classification procedure for accommodation in Greece, which aims to ensure reliability, innovation, transparency and accountability. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Travelport Evolves ‘Smartpoint’ Product to Level Six for Travel Agents by GTP editing team 2 July 2015 by GTP editing team 2 July 2015 Travel agents can now gain a new level of airline fares information with the recently released Travelport Smartpoint 6.0, Travelport has announced. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Why Greeks Should Say ‘YES to Greece, YES to the Euro’, Pro-Europe Movement Founders Explain by GTP editing team 2 July 2015 by GTP editing team 2 July 2015 The founders of a nationwide movement called “YES to Greece, YES to the Euro”, made a call for volunteers to support their effort to secure a “YES” vote at the … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece’s Referendum to Go Ahead as Planned, Eurogroup to Discuss Greek Proposal After Sunday by GTP editing team 1 July 2015 by GTP editing team 1 July 2015 Greece’s July 5 referendum will go ahead as planned, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras informed the nation in a television address. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Obama Calls for Lenders’ Flexibility in Greece Crisis by GTP editing team 1 July 2015 by GTP editing team 1 July 2015 In an attempt to prevent the further deterioration of Greece’s economic situation, US President Barack Obama has upped his contacts with EU leaders, calling on all parties involved to show … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Travel Operators HATTA: Greece is Not Facing Problems With Foreign Tour Operator Payments by GTP editing team 1 July 2015 by GTP editing team 1 July 2015 Greece is not experiencing problems with payments from foreign tour operators, the Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies (HATTA) said in an announcement on Wednesday, responding to the Greek … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Technology IATA: July 2 Deadline for Payments to ‘BSP’ Remains Unchanged for Greek Travel Agents by GTP editing team 1 July 2015 by GTP editing team 1 July 2015 The deadline for payments to IATA’s electronic billing system BSP (billing and settlement plan) for Greek travel agencies, remains unchanged and is set for Thursday, July 2. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel AEGEAN: Free Ticket Changes During Referendum Period by GTP editing team 1 July 2015 by GTP editing team 1 July 2015 Greek carrier Aegean Airlines has announced ticketing flexibility on already issued tickets due to the July 5 referendum. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece Seems Ready to Accept Lenders’ Bailout Terms by GTP editing team 1 July 2015 by GTP editing team 1 July 2015 Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will accept almost all of the bailout terms of the country’s creditors that were on the negotiating table last weekend, according to a letter he … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Sector Authorities Take Action to Safeguard Greek Tourism by GTP editing team 1 July 2015 by GTP editing team 1 July 2015 In a letter to Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura earlier this week, the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) is calling on relevant ministries and sector professionals to work together to ensure … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy IMF: Greece is Now in Arrears by GTP editing team 1 July 2015 by GTP editing team 1 July 2015 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed that Greece did not make a 1.5 billion euros repayment due on Tuesday, June 30. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greek Tourism Says ‘Yes to Greece, Yes to the Euro’ by GTP editing team 30 June 2015 by GTP editing team 30 June 2015 Greece’s Social Partners SETE (Greek Tourism Confederation), SEV, GSEVEE and ESEE, are participating in a newly-launched pro-Europe committee dubbed “Yes to Greece, Yes to the euro”, a communication campaign launched … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
