Tourism
Conference on sustainable tourism development begins
CORFU. The conference is co-organised by the Ionian Islands Region and the Northern and Southern Aegean Regions.
Three island regions join forces
CORFU. A seminar on sustainable tourism following a year of challenging phenomena in the market and society.
A message of peace on this year΄s World Tourism Day
CORFU. Central Corfu Municipality is organising free guided tours in Corfu Old Town, in collaboration with tourist organisations, on Friday 27 September, at 18:30, at the entrance of the Old Fortress
North Corfu Municipality award ceremony for repeaters
CORFU. At the former Kassiopi Town Hall in Kouloura on Friday 27 September at 17:30.
Will we be going to the London World Travel Market?
ATHENS.The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) hasn΄t yet paid for the space where its booth will be set up.
Ionian Islands Regional Authority at Paris International Tourism Exhibition
CORFU. Ionian Islands Regional Authority officials expressed their satisfaction with the first day of exhibition, noting that the Ionian Islands booth is receiving many visitors, as the French market is one of the strong ones for our islands.
7% increase in arrivals at Corfu Airport in August
CORFU. There was an increase in passenger traffic and international arrivals, according to the official data from Fraport
Tourism data for Greece for first seven months of 2024
Tourism data provided by INSETE (Greek Tourism Confederation Institute).
London, Amsterdam or...Venice?
More than a few European cities have changed direction, and instead of adopting measures to attract tourists, they have now implemented measures to limit them.
Measures taken by European cities regarding cruises
"The question many residents had was: ΄What do we get from these cruise ships? They don΄t pay anything to the city of Dubrovnik,΄" said Mayor Mato Franković.
Increase in docking fees for cruise ships being considered
ATHENS. A meeting was held at the Prime Minister΄s Office regarding the management of cruise ports. Announcements are expected.
Increase in number of international flights in July as well
CORFU. 105 more flights to and from Corfu Airport in July.
European protests against cruise ships
The protesters: ΄We do not directly blame the tourists. We want to pressure our government to change policies."
Analysis of online posts and comments regarding Greek tourism (including Ionian Islands)
ATHENS. Thousands of posts were evaluated for the second quarter of 2024 based on the analysis of data from the internet and social media by the Greek Tourism Confederation Institute (INSETE).
Tourism professionals criticise incompetence and inefficiency of local authorities
CORFU. "Not only do they make the residents΄ lives more difficult, but they also tarnish our destination΄s reputation on an international level."
Tourist Coach Owners Association protest about traffic problem
CORFU. These scenes do not honour us at all and tarnish the image that those of us who respect and serve tourism are building.
Cap on Airbnb-type accommodation in Corfu except for Diapontia Islands with new spatial planning
CORFU. This year΄s season is slower for short-term rental properties.
How many arrivals travel on to Albania from Corfu Port
CORFU. Official data from Corfu Port Authority for the first five months of 2024.
