The authorities of Greece, gripped by the strongest heat wave in more than 30 years, closed to the public during the heat hours all the archaeological sites of the country, including the Acropolis of Athens.
Due to the hot air, the temperature of which sometimes reaches 45 degrees Celsius, from Monday to Friday, from 12 to 17 hours, a ban on visiting ancient sights in the country has been introduced.
In 1987, when Greece was gripped by an abnormal heat wave comparable to the one currently observed, more than a thousand people died due to the lack of air conditioning and air pollution.
Participants discussed the boundary between nature and ecotourism, whether mass visits to unique areas can remain safe, the responsibilities of investors, and how to prepare tourists for visiting specially protected natural areas.
The head of state expressed confidence that the Forum will be held at a high level, and that its results will contribute to the development of tourism in Russia and the expansion of humanitarian and business ties.
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