German Tourist Scores Big After Losing Sun Lounger Battle in Greece!

A German tourist recently won a court case after he was unable to use a sun lounger during his family holiday in Greece. The man, who traveled with his wife and two children to the island of Kos in 2024, found it very difficult to get a sun lounger by the hotel pool. Every morning, even when he woke up as early as 6:00, all the loungers were already covered with towels by other guests. He spent about 20 minutes each day searching for a free spot, but he was not successful. His children sometimes had to lie on the floor because there were no loungers left.

The man had paid €7,186 for the package holiday. He felt that the tour operator should have done more to stop guests from reserving loungers with towels, especially since the hotel had a rule against this practice. He complained to the tour company, but they only gave him a small refund of €350. The man believed this was not enough, so he decided to take the matter to court in Hanover, Germany.

The judges agreed with the tourist. They said that the holiday was not as promised because the family could not use the pool loungers. The court ruled that the tour operator should have made sure there were enough loungers for all guests and that the rules were followed. The judges ordered the company to pay the family a larger refund of €986. 70. This case highlights a common problem at many holiday resorts, where guests rush to reserve loungers early in the morning. Some companies are now offering guests the chance to pay extra to reserve a lounger, while in some places, people can be fined for saving a lounger and leaving it unused for hours.