Fires rage on in Greece, but Greek agents say it’s business as usual for tourists
HATTA, the Greek travel agents’ association, has sent an assurance to UK agents about the impact of the forest fires that continue to sweep the country.
Through ABTA, HATTA is telling agents that “all national roads are fully accessible, all archeological sites and museums are open to visitors, and hotels and resorts are not affected and are operating as usual”.
On behalf of members, ABTA chief executive Mark Tanzer sent his fullest sympathies to all those affected.
At least 63 people were killed in the blazes over the weekend.
Arsonists are believed to have been responsible and some arrests have already been made.
Since Friday, fires have swept the country, mainly in the Peloponnese (the southern part of mainland Greece), Attica (the area around Athens) and the island of Evvia (to the north of Athens).
Many have now been brought under control, but due to windy conditions the fires remain unpredictable and risk flaring up again.
By Bev Fearis
Bev
Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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