Tourism
Lufthansa adds 7 new destinations in Greece this summer including Corfu
CORFU. From 21 May the destinations of Aktion, Chania, Corfu, Kavala, Kos, Mykonos and Zakynthos will welcome the German airline for the first time.
Corfu and Paxos on Aljazeera TV
CORFU. Filming of Corfu and Paxos by the Middle Eastern TV channel which broadcasts worldwide.
All the entry requirements for travellers to Greece
CORFU. The necessary documentation for travellers - How checks are conducted.
Regional Governor happy with readiness of Corfu Airport
CORFU. Regional Governor Rodi Kratsa said: "Corfu International Airport is well-organised and in complete readiness to welcome our visitors."
First cruise ship of the season arrives at Corfu Port
CORFU. Passengers will not wander around individually but will take part in guided group tours.
First two flights arrive from UK
CORFU. Even though the UK Government has put Greece on the amber list, there are still tourists who want to take their holidays in Corfu.
Ionian Islands Governor to Daily Mail: "Decision not to include Greek islands in Green List unjustifiable"
CORFU. Ionian Islands Regional Governor Rodi Kratsa spoke to the Daily Mail and reporter Iro Pappa.
Tourism begins - lockdown to be lifted
ATHENS. Undersecretary to the Prime Minister Akis Skertsos announced that from Friday 14 May the SMS movement codes will end and inter-regional travel will be allowed.
Theoharis to Sky News: "The Greek islands should be on the UK Green List"
LONDON. Greek Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis met with government officials and representatives from airlines and the tourist sector in London.
First cruise arriving on 18 May - Corfu a Home Port
CORFU. The first cruise of the year will be calling at Corfu Port on Tuesday 18 May.
Tourist accommodation establishments obliged to obtain Health First badge by 15 June
CORFU. The obligations of tourist accommodation establishments operating this year - Updates from Corfu Federation of Tourist Accommodation Owners (OETK).
Lack of bookings leads to delay in Corfu hotels opening
CORFU. According to the President of the Hoteliers΄ Association Babis Voulgaris, the level of bookings is low. Association campaign to encourage locals to be vaccinated.
Britain announces ΄green list΄ for travel - Greece on ΄amber΄ list
LONDON. 12 countries are included in the travel ΄green list΄ announced by the UK Transport Minister today.
TUI flights to Corfu from 15 May - Greek Tourism Minister in Berlin
BERLIN. German travel giant TUI will begin its summer 2021 holiday packages to Greece as of May 14, the date the country has scheduled to officially open for tourism.
Corfu still considered safe destination by British Foreign Office
The popular tourist destinations of Corfu, Rhodes, Kos, Zakynthos and Crete along with Portugal and the Canary Islands are still considered safe by the British Foreign Office.
EU Covid-19 certificate approved by European Parliament
The European Parliament says holders of an EU Covid-19 certificate should not be subject to additional travel restrictions, such as quarantine, self-isolation or testing.
IKOS Resorts to open in Greece on 17 May
ATHENS. Managing Director Andreas Andreadis announced the opening dates for IKOS Resorts and SANI Resorts on Twitter.
Ryanair announces 6 new flights to Corfu from July
CORFU. Ryanair has announced an additional 6 routes to Corfu this summer.
