Urgent warning for Irish holidaymakers
Spain, Portugal and France were hit by power 'outages' in late April, and local unrest continues amid anti-tourism sentiment. Holidaymakers have been warned to ensure they have adequate travel insurance for their trip after several European hotspots were hit by power cuts and anti-tourism protests. Pic: Inacio Pires/Getty
Peopl Insurance has advised holidaymakers to be aware of any conditions and restrictions to their travel cover in the event that a protest or power outage disrupts or delays their holiday.
Spokesman Dominic Lumsden said: 'Recent years have seen an increase in anti-tourist sentiment in some European tourist hotspots, with locals in some popular resorts protesting against mass tourism. Thousands protest against the tourism model and mass tourism in the Canary Islands in Tenerife. Pic: Andres Gutierrez/Anadolu via Getty Images
'With more anti-tourist protests expected in parts of the Mediterranean this summer, Irish holidaymakers could face travel disruption and delays.'
In the wake of a recent escalation in foreign conflicts, Peopl is also urging tourists to understand any restrictions in their cover in the event their holiday is disrupted by war or armed conflicts.
Mr Lumsden said: 'The Department of Foreign Affairs recently advised those travelling to Spain to be prepared to adjust their travel plans at short notice if necessary as a result of protests and public gatherings. 'People should ensure they're adequately covered.'
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