Laws, Regulations & Policy Greek Banks to Remain Closed Until Monday, July 13 by GTP editing team 8 July 2015 by GTP editing team 8 July 2015 Greece’s “bank holiday” has been extended for another three working days, according to a ministerial decision issued late Wednesday. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov Social Partners Appeal to PM Tsipras to Keep Greece in the Euro by GTP editing team 8 July 2015 by GTP editing team 8 July 2015 The presidents of Greece’s Social Partners (employers and trade union associations) on Wednesday appealed to Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to fulfill his promise and keep the country in the euro. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Surveys, Trends & Stats TUI Group Says Greek Tourism Still Strong, Sees More Bookings in 2015 by GTP editing team 8 July 2015 by GTP editing team 8 July 2015 TUI Group said that Greek tourism is still strong and called on sector authorities and government officials to focus on maintaining the momentum and tapping into the needs of visitors … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Destinations news Greek Islands May Face Shortages Soon by GTP editing team 3 July 2015 by GTP editing team 3 July 2015 Reports in the media are calling attention to empty shelves and lacking medicines in Greece and claim that if a deal is not reached soon between the country and its … 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
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
