Support requested for flood- and fire-damaged holiday destinations in Greece

The Federation of Hellenic Associations of Travel & Tourist Agencies (FedHATTA) has expressed strong concern about the development of the Daniel weather system, which is affecting many holiday destinations, having caused serious problems in the service of tourists at a time that coincides with the end of a season it had in focus of the devastating fires in Rhodes and other destinations.

After the fires of July and August and the designation of areas as "fire-affected," this latest disaster has brought mass cancellations of tour groups that extend well into the end of the summer season.

In a letter to the relevant ministries, FedHATTA highlights the lack of coordination for the timely transfer of tourists to other areas not affected by the weather, or to the country's airports in order to return to their countries.

Issues arise from such situations, such as the...