tourism

"Corfu School of Tourist Guides is not closed, we want and support it," says Deputy Minister of Tourism
CORFU. Recruitment of 2 employees in 2024 - Accommodation is being sought - The creation of a core of teachers is being considered.

Minister of Tourism Olga Kefaloyianni to visit Corfu on 28 August
CORFU. The focus will be on the current tourist season in the Ionian Islands, the Ministry of Tourism΄s forecasts and the study of the sustainable tourism strategy which is being prepared by the Ionian Islands Regional Authority.

GNTO΄s ambitious proposals for extending tourist season and the infrastructure problems
Angela Gerekou: "The next day of tourism is today and now".

No new students at Corfu School of Tourist Guides this year either
ATHENS. Despite the reactions of the tourism and political bodies, the Ministry of Tourism announced that applications can be submitted only for the Schools of Athens, Thessaloniki and Rhodes.

8% increase in passenger traffic at Corfu Airport in July
CORFU. Slight increase in domestic and international arrivals and departures.

Minister of Tourism Olga Kefaloyianni to visit Corfu this month
ATHENS. The new Minister of Tourism Olga Kefaloyianni held her first meeting with the Regional Governors, the Deputy Minister Elena Rapti and the Greek National Tourism Organisation.

8% increase in international flight arrivals at Corfu Airport in June
CORFU. UK remains well ahead of other countries at the top of the list.

First direct flight from Dubai arrives at Corfu Airport
CORFU. Fraport prepared a warm welcome for the Air Dubai flight which arrived at Corfu Airport.

Meropi Ydraiou and Corfu Police agree on special traffic regulations in summer
CORFU. In order to better serve the public in the coming months of increased tourism.

Overoptimism for this year΄s tourist season cools
CORFU. High prices, expensive airfares and lack of last-minute bookings have all left their mark.

Airbnb a ΄victim΄ of high airfares
Businesses in Rhodes are concerned about developments.

First week of June shows increase in number of international flight arrivals
CORFU. Upturn in accommodation bookings following a slight drop in May. Optimism for the upcoming season.

May international flight arrivals the same as last year
CORFU. A significant increase is expected in June.

Cruise sustainability issue brought to table at 62nd Medcruise General Assembly
CORFU. Spyros Zervopoulos: Corfu Port is already implementing the berth allocation system for the distribution of arrivals, as well as their equal distribution on all days of the week.

Central Corfu Municipality collaborating with GNTO office in Israel
CORFU. A fam trip for journalists was organised to promote the destination.

Corfu Food & Wine Festival: Serbian cuisine masterclass
CORFU. Internationally renowned chef Ivo Andrić gave a masterclass to College of Tourism students.

Hotels and rental accommodation not full in May
CORFU. The weather conditions and expensive airfares affected occupancy rates. There has been a slight decrease in business in the town due to traffic congestion and lack of parking spaces.