Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Prime Minister Reshuffles Cabinet by GTP editing team 17 July 2015 by GTP editing team 17 July 2015 Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras proceeded with a government reshuffle on Friday and replaced lawmakers who had voted against the first set of prior actions demanded by Greece’s creditors on Wednesday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy EU Approves €7.16 Billion Bridge Loan to Greece by GTP editing team 17 July 2015 by GTP editing team 17 July 2015 The 28 member states of the European Union on Friday approved a short-term emergency loan of 7.16 billion euros to Greece allowing the country to meet a huge payment to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy South Aegean Prefect Slams Government for Abolishing Reduced VAT Rate on Greek Islands by GTP editing team 17 July 2015 by GTP editing team 17 July 2015 South Aegean Prefect George Hatzimarkos on Thursday slammed the government for agreeing to axe the reduced value-added-tax (VAT) rates that apply on the Greek islands. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Airlines Reinstate the BSP Ticketing Authority for Greek Travel Agents by GTP editing team 16 July 2015 by GTP editing team 16 July 2015 International airlines are reinstating the BSP ticketing authority for all travel agents in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy ECB Raises Funding for Greece By €900 Million, Greek Banks Expected to Reopen Next Week by GTP editing team 16 July 2015 by GTP editing team 16 July 2015 The European Central Bank has decided to raise financing through the Emergency Liquidity Assistance (ELA) mechanism for Greece by 900 million euros, ECB president Mario Draghi said during a press … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Parliament Votes in Favor of Bailout Deal by GTP editing team 16 July 2015 by GTP editing team 16 July 2015 The Greek Parliament on early Thursday approved an omnibus draft bill which includes the prior actions demanded by Greece’s creditors in exchange for a multibillion euro new bailout. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Investments European Commission Mobilises More Than €35 Billion From EU Budget for Greece by GTP editing team 15 July 2015 by GTP editing team 15 July 2015 Two days after an agreement paving the way for a new support program for Greece, the European Commission revealed plans on Wednesday to help the country maximise its use of … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Late Bookings to Greece are Bouncing Back ‘Slowly But Steadily’ by GTP editing team 15 July 2015 by GTP editing team 15 July 2015 The numbers of late bookings to Greece are bouncing back, slowly but steadily, the general manager of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), Alexandros Lamnidis, said in an interview to CNBC. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Greece’s Tourism Season is Progressing Steadily, Minister Tells Int’l Media by GTP editing team 15 July 2015 by GTP editing team 15 July 2015 The tourism season in Greece is progressing steadily and without any problems, Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura has informed international audiences through interviews to foreign media outlets. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek PM: A VAT Hike On Tourism is Irrational by GTP editing team 14 July 2015 by GTP editing team 14 July 2015 Raising the Value Added Tax (VAT) on restaurants and tourism is irrational, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Tuesday night during an interview to state broadcaster ERT. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Minister Stathakis: Banks in Greece Will Not Open This Week by GTP editing team 14 July 2015 by GTP editing team 14 July 2015 Banks in Greece will open again once the European Central Bank (ECB) resumes its financing through the Emergency Liquidity Assistance (ELA) mechanism, Greek Economy, Infrastructure, Tourism and Shipping Minister George … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Greece’s Third Bailout: Euro Summit Statement by GTP editing team 13 July 2015 by GTP editing team 13 July 2015 Greece has agreed to tough reforms after marathon talks with eurozone leaders in return for a three-year bailout ended in the early morning of July 13. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Tedious Visa Procedures Sends Turkish Travelers Away From Greece by GTP editing team 13 July 2015 by GTP editing team 13 July 2015 Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Prefect Giorgos Pavlidis recently stated that thousands of tourists are being turned away due to the time-consuming procedure, which is leading to a loss in revenue … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Eurozone Leaders Reach Agreement on Greece by GTP editing team 13 July 2015 by GTP editing team 13 July 2015 “EuroSummit has unanimously reached agreement. All ready to go for ESM program for Greece with serious reforms and financial support”, EU President Donald Tusk tweeted on Monday morning after marathon … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov GNTO: Greek Tourism Shows Resilience Despite Challenges by GTP editing team 10 July 2015 by GTP editing team 10 July 2015 Greek tourism may be facing challenges these days, but is showing exceptional resilience, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) said in a statement on Friday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Laws, Regulations & Policy Kountoura Outlines Greek Tourism Policy by GTP editing team 10 July 2015 by GTP editing team 10 July 2015 During her speech at the Economist conference in Athens, Greek Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura listed the main objectives of the government’s tourism policy and said that the main target … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Hospitality Greece Suggests 13% VAT Rate for Hotels in its Bailout Proposal to Creditors by GTP editing team 10 July 2015 by GTP editing team 10 July 2015 A value-added-tax (VAT) rate of 13 percent on Greek hotels and the elimination of discounts on the country’s most popular islands, are included in the proposal the Greek government submitted … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates Greek Travel Agents See More Airlines Reacting to Country’s Financial Situation by GTP editing team 9 July 2015 by GTP editing team 9 July 2015 More international airlines are reacting to the political instability and financial situation in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Ultra-low-cost Pricing Initiative for Greeks: Up to 10 Euros Airfare for Domestic Travel by GTP editing team 9 July 2015 by GTP editing team 9 July 2015 Greeks are expected to have access to airline tickets costing up to 10 euros for domestic travel this month, according to an announcement made by Athens International Airport on Thursday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel Airlines Participating in ‘Low-cost Travel for Greeks’ Initiative by GTP editing team 9 July 2015 by GTP editing team 9 July 2015 Athens International Airport has called on to a number of airlines to participate in an initiative and offer a total of 15,000 one-way, low cost tickets (priced 0-10 euros) to … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
