As Lanzarote seeks to rely less on Brits, British tourists in Rhodes are getting free gifts on arrival
Now that's a welcome! As Lanzarote seeks to attract 'better quality' tourists and rely less on Brits, British holidaymakers are being given free gifts and their plane is even given a water salute by grateful RhodesRhodes kicks off the tourist season with a warm welcome for inbound UK tourists Other seasonal economies seek to attract more diverse post-pandemic visitors
Rhodes' tourism department greeted British tourists with free gifts, a water salute and music as they landed on the island this weekend.
The first charter flights from London landed at Diagoras Airport around midday on Saturday to a warm welcome, with passengers welcomed with a water arch from the local fire department.
Members of the tourism department gave gifts of candy and honey, and the group municipality philharmonic played local music, as the island continues to rebuild its tourism industry after the pandemic.
Tourist receipts rebounded from 97% compared to pre-pandemic figures last year, thanks in large part to a substantial increase in the number of British, French and German visitors ands.
Meanwhile, British holidaymakers have been put off by comments from Lanzarote President María Dolores Corujo suggesting the popular destination the nation is reportedly aiming for to "reduce its dependence on the UK market" and seek "better quality tourism and holidaymakers who spend more when they are here".
Rhodes' tourism department greeted British tourists with free gifts, a water salute and music as they landed on the island this weekend.
The first charter flights from London landed at Diagoras Airport around midday on Saturday to a warm welcome, with passengers welcomed with a water arch from the local fire department.
Members of the tourism department gave gifts of candy and honey, and the group municipality philharmonic played local music, as the island continues to rebuild its tourism industry after the pandemic.
Tourist receipts rebounded from 97% compared to pre-pandemic figures last year, thanks in large part to a substantial increase in the number of British, French and German visitors ands.
Meanwhile, British holidaymakers have been put off by comments from Lanzarote President María Dolores Corujo suggesting the popular destination the nation is reportedly aiming for to "reduce its dependence on the UK market" and seek "better quality tourism and holidaymakers who spend more when they are here".
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