Customer safety paramount for Greek specialists

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Wright continued: "Sunvil has dealt with such fires ‎many times over its 48-year history and, with reps on the ground and senior management living in Greece, is well used to keeping ahead of any changing situation. Client safety is, of course, paramount.

"The only clients potentially affected at present would be any travelling to the Peloponnese via the Corinth Canal - most fly into Kalamata for the Peloponnese and so are unaffected - and any travelling from the port of Rafina. No-one is travelling either route today [Tuesday July 24].

"Rain is expected and we very much hope this brings the situation under control. Greece is a large country and our guests are unlikely to see any adverse effects from the fires in Athens, as such normal cancellation terms apply.”

Carl Catterall, head of marketing and communications at Olympic Holidays, said the operator was working with authorities to provide “up-to-date advice” to nearby customers or those due to travel to the area imminently.

We are in direct and constant contact with our team on the ground and the hoteliers who we work closely with who are monitoring the situation and feeding back to the UK office,” said Catterall.

“No Olympic Holidays customers have been affected so far. However, we are working closely with authorities and will be providing up-to-date advice to any of our customers who are nearby or due to travel to the area imminently.

“The safety of our customers is, as always, paramount.”

Party Hard Travel launches fundraising campaign

Meanwhile, Party Hard Travel has launched a £5,000 fundraising campaign to support communities affected by the wildfires.

Founders, TTG 30 Under 30 alumni Nathan Cable and Barry Moore, said Greece was a country close to both of their hearts, and everyone else at Party Hard.

"We are trying to raise a minimum of £5,000 in order to purchase essential supplies for those affected by the wildfires including medical treatment, supplies for families and long-lasting food," said the duo.

"We are working with our local friends, partners and guests on our holidays to all pull together and to help. Please be generous and donate as much as you can to these families who have lost everything. Even the smallest amount will help the residents of the region."