What tui, loveholidays and other firms say about travelling to greece and turkey

THE GREEK ISLAND OF RHODES WAS HIT BY A 6.2 MAGNITUDE QUAKE, AND A LOCAL MAYOR CONFIRMED 69 PEOPLE WERE ALSO INJURED IN TURKEY. 18:59, 03 Jun 2025 Many Scottish holidaymakers have been left

concerned after popular holiday destinations were hit by an earthquake in the early hours of this morning. The Greek Island of Rhodes was hit by a 6.2 magnitude quake, and a local mayor

confirmed 69 people were also injured in Turkey after jumping out of the windows of their homes. A 14-year-old girl has sadly died, Wales Online reports. The earthquake, which affected parts

of Greece and Turkey, saw hotels "sway and shake really violently" as worried holiday goers woke up in the middle of the night to tremors. According to the European Mediterranean

Seismological Centre, the epicentre was just outside Marmaris, a Turkish resort town, 42 miles deep at around quarter past two. JOIN THE DAILY RECORD WHATSAPP COMMUNITY! Get the latest news

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choose 'exit group'. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The extent of damage to buildings in both Rhodes and Marmaris is currently unknown but travel companies

have offered advice to tourists. Article continues below Flights to and from Dalaman and Rhodes Airport are operating as usual today and The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

(FCDO) has not yet issued any warnings for Brits travelling to Rhodes or Turkey. A message sent by TUI to a Brit tourist currently holidaying in Rhodes reads: "Dear Guests. We would

like to inform you that an earthquake occurred at 02.17am with a magnitude of 6.6 on the Richter scale. "The epicenter was located approximately 18 kilometres from Rhodes, at a depth of

68 kilometers (42 miles). Local authorities are currently assessing the situation. At this time, there are no reports of significant damage or injuries. "As a precaution, please remain

calm and follow any safety instructions provided by your accommodation or local officials. Should any specific action be required on your part, rest assured that we will contact you

directly with further guidance. "Your safety and well-being are our top priority." Holiday company loveholidays emailed customers travelling to Rhodes later this week. They said:

"We're getting in touch following the earthquake that took place in Greece and Turkey overnight. We're monitoring the situation closely and are in contact with our suppliers

in Turkey. "Due to the depth of the earthquake, they believe this to be the main event. At this stage your holiday is going ahead as planned and there is no current impact to your

flight. "However, we recommend keeping an eye on the status of your flight on your airline's website." The Independent's travel correspondent, Simon Calder, told tourists

it was best to continue as normal, with no further action needed Article continues below