NEW
YORK (June 30, 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 tourism will
continue as usual, according to Terry Dale, president and CEO.
“Our
active tour operator members have told us that they don’t anticipate any major
impact on their tour and travel business to Greece,” said Dale. “They’ve heard
from their ground operators and suppliers in Greece that everything is calm and
it’s truly business-as-usual.”
Some
concern was cited about potential short-term problems with the ability to make
ATM withdrawals to access Euros due to long lines, but many tour operators are
advising clients bring Euros with them, in line with the recent security update
from the U.S. State Department.
Should
Greece withdraw from the euro zone as a result of the referendum vote on
Sunday, July 5, there could be adjustments in pricing and exchange rates that could
be favorable to Americans, according to USTOA members.
Dale
said USTOA will continue to monitor the situation in Greece as it develops.
For
questions and more information on USTOA, visit www.ustoa.com, call 212-599-6599, or email information@ustoa.com.
About
USTOA:
Representing
more than $13.5 billion in revenue, the member companies of U.S. Tour Operators
Association provide tours, packages and custom arrangements that allow nearly 8
million travelers annually unparalleled access, insider knowledge,
peace-of-mind, value and freedom to enjoy destinations and experiences across
the entire globe. Each member company has met the travel industry’s
highest standards, including participation in the USTOA’s Travelers Assistance
Program, which protects consumer payments up to $1 million if the company goes
out of business.
As
a voice for the tour operator industry for more than 40 years, USTOA also
provides education and assistance for consumers and travel agents.
Contact:
Gina Dolecki/Liz Carty
Redpoint
Marketing PR., Inc.
212-229-0119
Dolecki@redpointpr.com
Carty@redpointpr.com
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