Tourism
Vaccination will not be a prerequisite for travel says Tourism Minister
ATHENS. "Despite the new circumstances - not only Covid-19, but also Brexit - the UK will again be a big market for Greece this year."
New Tourism Ministry bill includes establishment of Destination Marketing & Management Organisations
ATHENS. The bill also includes the launch of a Cruise Development Council.
Corfu and Heraklion to work together with Cruise Lines International Association for sustainable tourism
Local authorities in Corfu and Heraklion have teamed up with the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to assess the sustainability status of each city and map out a plan for sustainable tourism.
Aegean Airlines to open new base in Corfu with direct connections to European destinations
CORFU. The Airline recognises the attraction and potential of Corfu as one of the best loved Greek destinations.
Tourism Minister and Deputy Minister self-isolating
ATHENS. Tourism Minister Haris Theoharis and Deputy Minister Manos Konsolas are isolating as a precaution.
Aegean Airlines - new direct European flights to Corfu in 2021
ATHENS. 33 new routes beginning in May 2021 - Corfu, Mykonos, Santorini, Heraklion and Thessaloniki - to kick off the new tourist season.
Ryanair: Waiving of flight change fee extended to January 2021
DUBLIN. Customers who book in December 2020 and January 2020 will be able to change their flights up to 7 days prior to departure for any dates up to 30 September.
TUI received €3bn aid from Germany but isn΄t paying Greek hoteliers
BRUSSELS. PASOK Euro MP Nikos Androulakis put a question to the European Commission regarding the financial difficulties faced by Greek hotels due to TUI΄s unwillingness to pay its dues.
Corfu remains on UK Safe List
UK. The benefit to Corfu and the other 4 safe destinations (Zakynthos, Crete, Rhodes and Kos) is mainly in terms of their tourist image as there are no direct flights now from the UK.
Drop of over 70% in arrivals and departures at Corfu Airport for year to date
CORFU. UK and Germany remain at the top of the list.
Additional 15 Jet2.com flights to Corfu in October
UK. "The British want holidays in the sun in October," said the Jet2.com CEO when announcing the company΄s extra 70 flights to 4 destinations including Corfu.
Meropi Ydraiou meets with Deputy Minister for Tourism
CORFU. The Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands Mayor met with the Deputy Minister for Tourism Manos Konsolas this afternoon.
Corfu School of Tourist Guides to be accommodated in Faliraki for 1st year
CORFU. The school will be accommodated at the Faliraki Conference Centre this winter for its first year.
50% decrease in August international arrivals at Corfu Airport compared to last year
CORFU. Fraport reports a 50% drop in international arrivals at Corfu Airport - reflecting the level of economic activity this year.
Greek Tourism Minister Theoharis on CNN: "We are proud of what we achieved - our measures have been effective"
ATHENS. Interview with the Greek Minister of Tourism on CNN.
Applications for Corfu Tour Guide School being accepted until 11 September
CORFU. 70% of places are given to those who have completed secondary education and 30% to those who have completed tertiary education.
Greece remains ΄safe destination΄ for Britons
LONDON. Sigh of relief from Greek tourist professionals following the UK Foreign Office announcement to say that Greece remains on safe list with no 14-day quarantine for returning travellers.
Tourist coach owners: "The airport, port and Municipality don΄t care"
CORFU. There was a broad-ranging discussion at the meeting called by the Tourist Coach Owners Association on Thursday 20 August with the participation of a large number of commercial and tourist bodies.
