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Tourism Campaign for Fire-stricken Rhodes to Launch

A campaign promoting Rhodes to its main tourism markets will launch to support the island’s areas that were affected by the recent wildfires.

Posted On 28 Jul 2023

UNWTO Says Greece a Safe Destination, Lauds Fire Management

Greece remains a safe destination thanks to its readiness and effective management of fires, according to the UNWTO’s Director for Europe.

Posted On 28 Jul 2023

Civil Protection Minister: More than 660 Fires in Greece, Majority Sparked by Humans

Over 660 fires broke out in Greece in the last 10 days, the majority being human-induced, said Greece’s Civil Protection Minister.

Posted On 28 Jul 2023

Fires a Blow to Rhodes’ Tourism Season as Cancelations Rise

Fires burning for more than a week on Rhodes are taking a toll on the island’s tourism industry.

Posted On 27 Jul 2023

PM Mitsotakis Prioritizes Prevention as Fires Continue to Burn Across Greece

Greece’s PM said prevention will be a government priority as fires continued to burn across the country for the eighth day in a row.

Posted On 25 Jul 2023

Tourist Repatriation Flights from Fire-hit Rhodes Continue

Greece’s Transport Ministry announced that repatriation flights would continue for tourists on fire-hit Rhodes.

Posted On 25 Jul 2023

Greek Tourism Ministry Holds Emergency Meeting Over Rhodes Fires

The Greek Tourism Ministry will take action to immediately promote Rhodes as a “uniquely beautiful and safe destination”.

Posted On 25 Jul 2023

Photo source: WWF/ Photo by Apollon Gerolympos.

WWF Greece Reiterates Call for New Fire Prevention Plan

WWF Greece reiterated its call on the government to decide on a fire prevention plan for the years ahead as the climate crisis takes hold.

Posted On 25 Jul 2023

An image acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 23 July at 9:00 UTC. The image shows the burn scar of the Rhodes wildfire and active fires. The CopernicusEMS Rapid Mapping Module (EMSR675) has been activated to monitor the affected area. Credit: European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery.

Rhodes Fires Take Toll on 10% of Greek Island’s Hotel Capacity

The ongoing fires which have ravaged a large part of Rhodes have taken a toll on 10% of the island’s hotel capacity.

Posted On 24 Jul 2023

Rhodes Wildfires: Safety of Tourists in Greece is a Priority, Says Tourism Minister

Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni spoke to UK media aiming to give a clear picture of the situation on Rhodes.

Posted On 24 Jul 2023

Photo source: Ministry for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection

Fires Ravage Greece for 7th Consecutive Day Flared by Extreme Heat

At least 82 fires broke out in Greece on the hottest weekend of the year so far forcing evacuations.

Posted On 24 Jul 2023

Airlines Cancel Flights to Wildfire-hit Rhodes, Repatriate Tourists

A number of flights to Rhodes from the UK have been cancelled as wildfires continue to rage on the island for the seventh day.

Posted On 24 Jul 2023

Greek Labor and Social Affairs Minister Adonis Georgiadis. Photo source: Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs

Greek Gov’t Announces Support for Employees Affected by Fires

Greece announced a set of measures to support employees who work at enterprises affected by recent fires.

Posted On 24 Jul 2023

Rhodes, Greece: Q&A for Tourists Affected by the Wildfires

The Greek government has released a Q&A for visitors affected by the wildfires on the island of Rhodes.

Posted On 23 Jul 2023

Rhodes Wildfires: Ministry Sets Up Hotline for Tourism Bodies, Travel Agents

The Greek Tourism Ministry has set up a help desk on Rhodes to assist tourism bodies and travel agents due to the extreme wildfires on the island.

Posted On 23 Jul 2023

Greek Transport Ministry Facilitates Travelers Leaving Rhodes Due to Wildfires

The Transport Ministry is facilitating passengers leaving Rhodes due to wildfires that broke out on the island over the weekend.

Posted On 23 Jul 2023

Rhodes Wildfires: Help Desk at Airport Opens for Tourists

As wildfires rage on Rhodes, the Greek Foreign Ministry said it will open a Help Desk today at the island’s airport to assist visitors return to their countries.

Posted On 23 Jul 2023

Wildfire on Rhodes Forces Evacuation of Villages and Hotels

Over 8,000 residents and tourists were evacuated from homes and hotels on Rhodes in Greece after a wildfire burning on the island since Tuesday spread to settlements.

Posted On 22 Jul 2023