Greek PM Offers Free Week-Long Holiday After Rhodes Wildfires
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has launched a bold new plan to win back tourists hit by devastating wildfires on Rhodes. Anyone whose holiday was cut short this summer will get a FREE extra week on the island next spring or autumn.
Wildfires Wrecked Rhodes Holidays This Summer
The fires and soaring 44°C heatwaves forced the evacuation of over 19,000 tourists from Rhodes in July. Other hotspots like Corfu also saw traveller evacuations. Even Athens’ iconic Acropolis shut down amid the scorching temperatures.
Tourism Ministry: Rhodes Ready and Waiting
Officials say life is rapidly returning to normal on Rhodes, especially in the wildfire-hit zones. The state of emergency has ended and tourism chiefs are eager to welcome visitors back, reassuring travellers Rhodes is safe.
Tourism Vital to Greece’s Economy
Tourism pumps a massive 18.5% into Greece’s GDP, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council. Offering free holidays is a clever move to boost visitor confidence and revive Rhodes’ battered travel trade.
While Mitsotakis hasn’t revealed how the free week scheme will work, it sends a strong message: Greece’s government is determined to support its tourism comeback and make Rhodes a top destination once again.
