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Obama Calls for Lenders’ Flexibility in Greece Crisis

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 flexibility and work out a solution.

HATTA: Greece is Not Facing Problems With Foreign Tour Operator Payments

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 media that reported otherwise.

IATA: July 2 Deadline for Payments to ‘BSP’ Remains Unchanged for Greek Travel Agents

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.

AEGEAN: Free Ticket Changes During Referendum Period

Greek carrier Aegean Airlines has announced ticketing flexibility on already issued tickets due to the July 5 referendum.

Greece Seems Ready to Accept Lenders’ Bailout Terms

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 sent on late Tuesday night.

Sector Authorities Take Action to Safeguard Greek Tourism

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 that the tourism market continues to remain operational.

BBC Tips Travelers on Getting the Most Out of Greece

Despite the rocky political situation in Greece, media across the globe are publishing lists on what to watch out for if you plan to visit the country, and are insisting it’s still a bargain.

Ελληνική Ένωση Τραπεζών: Οδηγός για συναλλαγές κατά την τραπεζική αργία

Χρηστικές απαντήσεις προς ιδιώτες και επιχειρήσεις σε μια σειρά ερωτημάτων δημοσιοποίησε η Ελληνική Ένωση Τραπεζών με αφορμή την τραπεζική αργία (κλεί...

IMF: Greece is Now in Arrears

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed that Greece did not make a 1.5 billion euros repayment due on Tuesday, June 30.

Greek Tourism Says ‘Yes to Greece, Yes to the Euro’

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 to inform the Greek citizens on why the country must remain in...

Hotline Opened for Greek Tourism Professionals

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.

Travel Agents: Tourists Are Not Facing Any Problems in Greece

"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 on to their partners and customers in Greece and abroad.

What Greek Tourism Stands to Lose With a ‘No’

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.

‘No Need to Cancel Just Plan Ahead’, CNT Tells Holidaymakers to Greece

Luxury travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler has advised those traveling to Greece to plan carefully, adding that the closed banks and withdrawal restrictions at the country’s ATMs will in no way affect them.

Tourists Visiting Greek Sites Can Pay Via Credit Card

Access to museums and archaeological sites in Greece can now be made via credit payment.

TUI: Greece at the Center of Our Attention

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 in the tourism sector.

European Commission: 232 Airlines Banned From EU Skies

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.

Ανακοίνωση Επιτροπής του «ΝΑΙ»

Με αφορμή την εξαγγελία διεξαγωγής δημοψηφίσματος στις 5 Ιουλίου 2015, φορείς και συλλογικότητες από ολόκληρη τη χώρα συμμετέχουμε ενεργά συγκροτώντας την Επιτροπή του ΝΑΙ, «ΝΑΙ στην Ελλάδα, ΝΑ...

Tsipras Postpones Meeting with Greece’s Social Partners

A meeting scheduled to take place on Tuesday between Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Greece's Social Partners has been postponed. The meeting was to focus on the recent developments in Greece.

Greece Continues to Welcome Tourists but Sees Halt in New Hotel Bookings

Arrivals to Greece are proceeding smoothly, with few cancellations, but new bookings have not been entered in hotel booking systems so far, the president of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE), Andreas Andreadis, told Greek SKAI TV on Monday night.