01.07.2015
В этом году туристический сезон в обычно солнечной Грецииwelcomed the guests of the country abnormal weather. In addition to rain and cool temperatures – the new word GREXIT. Loosely translated it might sound like “Greece, out!” Bye European financiers are anxiously waiting, not less questions in tourist heads: is it worth going to Hellas now or better? wait a little?
It is already clear that in the 2015 season Greece will not break records. attendance. Last fall, experts promised the country 25 million. tourists. Now, at best, it can count on 16 million. The consequences of the crisis are still felt, due to which many Russians you have to postpone the trip to Greece for the second summer in a row. BUT a new crisis is already on the way – a pan-European one. By the way, if Europeans change plans, they have not noticed in Russian travel agencies massive failures of tours.
The most fearless do not refuse to travel, but follow news and find out the situation with the familiar Greeks. Media vied for talk about the queues at ATMs, closed banks and large-scale rallies. Judging by the overall picture, it seems that traditionally fun and carefree Greeks no longer have fun. But the paradox: for all life of the local population does not give up. And vice versa draws them out to show hospitality.
And this means that Greece has remained Greece, which this summer it’s too early to cross out of your route. Sun, best beaches Europe, noisy taverns, peaches and the familiar melody of Sirtaki – everything it remains, despite the possible GREXIT. In conditions when the situation is on the rise, European tour operators are quite significant reduced the price tags on holidays in Greece. And many have already calculated that with return to the drachma will be able to rest in this country for more affordable prices.
Greek representatives of the tourist industry in their statements assure potential guests of the country: “Greece is prepared for the season and waiting for tourists who can feel calm, as in previous years. ”
Yet foreigners who choose Greece to visit have many quite fair concerns. The main fear is the inability to use the cards for the calculation and stay in vacation without funds. There is a fear that banks will close, but Cash withdrawals will be limited. Fortunately, our tourists in the vast majority are accustomed to taking cash with them. And this correct position. Therefore, unlike the British, in a crisis situations our compatriots are unlikely to get confused. In addition, the limit applies only to cardholders of local banks. Tourists quietly paying for services or purchases in hotels supermarkets or shopping centers.
The Greeks themselves are actively convincing tourists: the Greek sun (and by the sea, beaches and attractions) there is no crisis. Having believed it is still worth collecting a suitcase and not rushing to cancel holidays In the case of GREXIT, all that remains is to be proud of the fact that the rest fell at a historic moment for Greece.
