With the wildfires spreading throughout Rhodes and now Corfu, ABTA and ITAA have released statements in regards to help during this time.
An ABTA spokesperson said:
“We are supporting ABTA members who have customers affected by the wildfires in Rhodes, and are in close contact with the UK and Greek authorities.
“The safety of customers is the number one priority and ABTA members are working hard to support those customers affected.
“Holidaymakers have been evacuated to a number of locations and ABTA members are communicating with their customers about next steps.
“We continue to advise holidaymakers who have been affected by the fires to follow the advice of the local authorities and their travel company.
“If you are imminently due to travel to Rhodes in the coming days, please look out for updates from your holiday company or airline. We are aware of some cancellations – your rights will vary depending on whether you have booked a package holiday or the different elements of your holiday separately.
“More information is available at www.abta.com/rhodeswildfires.”
The Irish Travel Agents Association are advising holiday makers on the island of Rhodes to follow local advice.
Most Irish tourists are in the northern areas of Rhodes which are unaffected. The wildfires are in the south east corner of the island.
The Department of Foreign Affairs are advising Irish citizens to be alert, to stay away from the affected areas and to follow the instructions from the emergency services and local authorities. “If citizens are in immediate danger, they are urged to call the Greek Emergency Services on 112. Anyone in need of consular assistance can call the Embassy of Ireland in Greece on +30 2107232771 or the Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Rhodes on +30 2241075655. If in Ireland, the Department of Foreign Affairs HQ can be contacted on 01 4082527.”
