Wildfires on the Greek island of Rhodes last month forced the evacuation of 20,000 visitors, mostly British, from the island and canceled plans by others. Now Greece is offering them a free week to make up for the ruined holidays.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, telling TV reporters that “the island is perfectly back to normal,” announced the plan for a free week, but without many details, other than saying that anyone whose vacation was cut short is eligible and that the available stays will be next spring and fall—not during the peak summer season.
The plan may benefit airlines and hotel operators who normally have lighter business during those times. The Greek National Tourism Organization says that the Greek government is negotiating with tour operators, travel agencies, hoteliers and others to create a “digital tailor-made platform for the claimants of the vacation package.”
