Tourism
Minister for Tourism meets with British Ambassador
ATHENS. They discussed issues arising from the Thomas Cook collapse, the repatriation of British tourists which is ongoing at the moment and other matters such as Brexit and bilateral relations.
Ydraiou tells Ministries:"Give support to Corfu and its tourist businesses"
CORFU. The Mayor of Central Corfu & Diapontia Islands has sent a letter to two Ministries requesting immediate measures to support Corfu businesses following the collapse of Thomas Cook and a new tourist campaign for the island.
Ministry of Tourism:Accommodation and repatriation costs for Thomas Cook customers secured
The first 15 aeroplanes will be coming to Corfu, Zakynthos and Kos.
Waiting area for Vidos shuttle now completed
CORFU. The canopy will be taken down at the end of the tourist season and put up again at the beginning of next year΄s season.
Thomas Cook collapses - 600,000 tourists stranded following insolvency
UK. Last-minute rescue talks failed to save the company and Thomas Cook, one of the most powerful British brand names and with 178 years in the field of tourism, has gone into administration.
Meropi Ydraiou meets with American journalist to promote Corfu cuisine
CORFU. The American food journalist Irene Moore met with the Mayor at the Old Town Hall.
Drop in number of August arrivals at Corfu Airport this year
CORFU. According to official data from Fraport Greece, there were 20,228 fewer arrivals in August 2019 than in the same month last year.
13% VAT for all tourist services
ATHENS. The Ministry for Tourism plans tax adjustments in order to make Greek tourist services more competitive.
There was no decrease in July arrivals in the Ionian Islands says Deputy Regional Governor for Tourism
ARGOSTOLI. Deputy Regional Governor Spyros Galiatsatos said that according to Fraport statistics international arrivals in the Ionian Islands were approximately the same as last year.
4.2% decrease in July arrivals at Corfu Airport-almost 30,000 less than last year
CORFU. 658,435 passengers arrived at Corfu International Airport in July compared to 687,259 in July 2018 - a 4.2% decrease.
Tourism-related organisations send letter to Minister for Interior requesting that waste be removed from Corfu
CORFU. Letter sent by Federation of Tourist Accommodation Owners, Corfu Hoteliers΄ Association, Trade Association and Corfu Tourist Guides΄ Union.
Meropi Ydraiou meets with new Tourism Minister and Deputy Minister
ATHENS. Working meeting with the new Mayor of Central Corfu Meropi Ydraiou.
International arrivals at Corfu Airport down in June
CORFU. There were approximately 12,000 fewer international arrivals in June 2019 compared to the same month in 2018.
Cinema Tourism in Corfu - Workshop on 27 September
CORFU. 27 September has been set as the date for the workshop - the first step in making local organisations and the economy friendly and supportive to whoever chooses Corfu as a filming location.
First meeting ahead of workshop on Cinema Tourism in September
CORFU. The meeting was organised by Corfu Municipality, the Hellenic Film Commission Department of International Audiovisual Production at the Greek Film Centre and Corfu Tourism αειForum.
Decrease in passenger numbers at Corfu Airport for May
CORFU. Fraport statistics for Corfu Ioannis Capodistrias Airport confirm indications of a decrease in arrivals and departures.
Corfu in the Sunday Times Travel Magazine
CORFU. British travel journalist Katie Chamberlain-Bowman visited Corfu from 25 May to 2 June.
Memorandum of Cooperation to promote Mediterranean cuisine and education
CORFU. "Feel the Mediterranean, protect it and showcase the feelings"
