All run smoothly on the Greek islands. There are no reports from tour operators suggesting disruptions to services, said British Ambassador to Greece John Rittmer in a statement released by Kathimerini newspaper on Tuesday. “From over 30 years of travelling and now living in Greece, I know that Greece is a hospitable country, and that Greeks will do all they can in exceptional times to make tourists welcome”, said Mr. Rittmer, noting however that there is “considerable uncertainty” about what happens next and urged all sides to reach an agreement that would defuse the crisis. “Business as usual in the Greek resorts”, is also what the prominent British tour operator Thomas Cook says. Its feedback from its team and returning holidaymakers on Greece suggests that customers are continuing to enjoy their holidays without disruption. “Greece has always been, and continues to be, an incredibly popular and important destination for Thomas Cook and great value for our holidaymakers”, says Thomas Cook’s updated statement.
In the meantime, amid media reports about shortage of medical supplies in Greece, the Foreign Office updated its travel advice for travelers to Greece, which now reads: “Make sure you have sufficient medical supplies (including prescription medicines) for the duration of your stay and any unforeseen delays. It also advices UK travelers to carry extra euros in cash in case of emergencies, unforeseen circumstances and any unexpected delays. It informs though that travelers can continue to withdraw cash using their cards as normal, up to the daily limit imposed by the Greek banking system (usually €600), or the daily limit imposed by their banks.