German Court Awards Damages to Tourist Over Hotel Pool 'Towel Wars'
A German court has awarded a tourist €986.70 in damages after he was unable to secure sun loungers during a vacation at a resort in Kos, Greece. The tourist, who spent over €7,000 on the vacation package, claimed that despite waking up early each morning, he could not find available loungers due to the practice of 'towel wars,' where guests reserve loungers with towels. The court ruled that the tour operator, responsible for selling the vacation package, was liable for ensuring a reasonable system for lounger availability. This ruling highlights the legal responsibilities of tour operators under German package holiday laws. 
