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
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
Misc Greece’s National Bank, Eurobank Open for Deposits, Pensions by GTP editing team 2 July 2015 by GTP editing team 2 July 2015 Greece’s National Bank (Ethniki) and Eurobank announced today that they will be open for business, accepting deposits by individuals and companies during the bank holiday set to end on July … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Destinations news ‘NYT’, ‘Conde Nast Traveler’, ‘USA Today’ Show Faith in Greece, Advise Vacationers to Keep Coming by GTP editing team 2 July 2015 by GTP editing team 2 July 2015 The New York Times, USA Today and Conde Nast Traveler (CNT) are, among other media, advising readers to proceed with their holiday plans to Greece as scheduled. 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
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
Hospitality Hotline Opened for Greek Tourism Professionals by GTP editing team 30 June 2015 by GTP editing team 30 June 2015 A hotline has been set up for Greek tourism professionals that may need assistance with operational and functional issues that have arisen due to the recent developments in Greece. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Travel Operators Travel Agents: Tourists Are Not Facing Any Problems in Greece by GTP editing team 30 June 2015 by GTP editing team 30 June 2015 “The reality is that tourists are not facing any problems in Greece” and the Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies (HATTA) has advised its members to pass this information … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Trade Associations - Gov What Greek Tourism Stands to Lose With a ‘No’ by GTP editing team 30 June 2015 by GTP editing team 30 June 2015 The day after a “no” on the July 5 referendum may find Greek tourism in a dismal predicament, according to Greece Tourism Confederation (SETE) board member Fotis Kokotos. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Culture Tourists Visiting Greek Sites Can Pay Via Credit Card by GTP editing team 30 June 2015 by GTP editing team 30 June 2015 Access to museums and archaeological sites in Greece can now be made via credit payment. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Company updates TUI: Greece at the Center of Our Attention by GTP editing team 30 June 2015 by GTP editing team 30 June 2015 Greece may be a leading choice among TUI’s clients but the international tour operator stressed that stability and modern infrastructure must be in place if Greece wants to experience growth … 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Air Travel European Commission: 232 Airlines Banned From EU Skies by GTP editing team 30 June 2015 by GTP editing team 30 June 2015 The European Commission has updated the EU Air Safety List, the list of airlines that are subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union. 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
