UK media giant the Guardian withdrew an advert for holidays in crisis-stricken Greece after widespread criticism in social media.
The Guardian Holiday webpage stated that the package was “exclusively designed for Guardian readers” by Political Tours, an agency specializing in “tailor-made trips for people with a passion for international affairs,” as the operator’s website notes.
At a cost of 2,500 GBP (approximately $3,500), which would not include air fare, prospective travelers were promised to “get an inspiring and educational overview of modern Greece, highlight the lessons learnt from the recent crisis and the resilience of the Greek people,” said the advertisement for the seven-day tour.
The trip gives travelers “the chance to meet local families and discover how their lives have been affected by the financial crisis”, the newspaper’s website said.
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Source: greekreporter.com
