British tourists undeterred by Santorini earthquakes – but the holiday hotspot has larger problems

British tourists undeterred by Santorini earthquakes – but the holiday hotspot has larger problems
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British tourists undeterred by Santorini earthquakes – but the holiday hotspot has larger problems
Author: Simon Calder
Published: Feb, 12 2025 15:34

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Richard Slater, director of Henbury Travel in Macclesfield, said: “Greece has always been a key part of our bookings, and like many, we were saddened to hear about the recent tremors affecting the island.

Ashley Quint, director of the Hertfordshire agency Travel Time, said: “There doesn’t seem to be a concern at the moment – possibly a bit early with the season not starting for a couple of months.

UK holidaymakers planning holidays in Greece are so far undeterred by the seismic activity rumbling through the Aegean, travel industry sources say.

“Santorini, traditionally a ‘fly and flop’ destination in the spring and autumn months, has seen some caution among travellers in peak summer.

The chairman, Noel Josephides, said: “So far we have not seen any impact on bookings to Greece, which are running a little above last year.

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