Tourism
Old slaughterhouse to be turned into a Modern Arts Centre
CORFU. The Municipality΄s proposal has been approved and will received funds of 1.3m Euros from European programmes.
2nd Corfu Tourism Conference - αειforum
Until we learn the final economic results of this year΄s tourist season all we have is the impression created by the number of arrivals. In this respect we had a record year and the same is foreseen for the coming years.
Deputy Mayor for Tourism replies to Meropi Ydraiou΄s comments on Corfu tourism
CORFU. "For the first time, Corfu has a strong strategy for the promotion and development of tourism, " said Vassilis Kavadias in response to Ms Ydraiou΄s comments.
"Corfu - Where the tourist can see a lot but an ordinary person even more"
Today (27 September) is World Tourism Day and the President of the Corfu Federation of Tourist Accommodation Owners has written the following:
Number of arrivals at Ionian Islands airports continues to increase
CORFU. Tourism in the Ionian Islands is doing well according to the latest statistics.
Mediterranean Historical Towns Network founding meeting and 2nd Corfu Tourism Conference to work together!
CORFU. The Mediterranean Historical Towns Network and the 2nd Corfu Tourism Conference agreed to hold concurrent and combined events. Members of HATTA (Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies) and travel agents from throughout Greece will be coming.
Preparations beginning for 2nd Corfu Tourism αει-forum 2018 conference
CORFU. The organizing committee is calling on professionals and representatives of local bodies and organizations to discuss the programme for this year΄s major Corfu Tourism event.
Strategic development of the Ionian Islands tourism product
CORFU. The main focus was on expanding tourism beyond the normal season and enhancing the tourism product.
Hoteliers preparing new campaign to repair Corfu΄s (rubbish) image
CORFU. Hoteliers (along with others) remain extremely concerned about the refuse situation. In a statement they request an immediate solution to the problem and are preparing a campaign to repair the image that has been created.
Corfu Mountaineering and Trekking Club to place signage along all Corfu paths
CORFU. An important initiative to aid trekking tourism and alternative tourism.
Chinese thinking about doing a reality show in Corfu!
CORFU. A Chinese delegation met with Corfu Mayor Kostas Nikolouzos in the Old Town Hall this afternoon as part of a collaboration between the Municipality and the Ministry of Tourism.
Concern about August bookings
CORFU. Hoteliers and travel agents in Corfu and elsewhere are starting to feel concerned about the perceived ‘stutter’ in bookings for July and August. The signs are already visible in Corfu and it isn’t due to the waste management crisis even though some have interpreted it this way.
British tourism professionals, concerned about the refuse situation, visit the Mayor
CORFU. Travel agents and professionals involved in Corfu tourism visited the Mayor΄s office today for an update on the waste problem.
British travel agents call for Corfu to get cleaned up
According to an article in Travelweekly, ABTA - the Association of British Travel Agents & Tour operators - has joined hoteliers and tourism professionals in Corfu to take swift action to clear up piles of dumped rubbish in Corfu.
Tour operators are expressing their concern about the image of Corfu with its refuse problem
CORFU.The noose is tightening around the Corfu tourist economy as not a day passes without tour operators, large and small, expressing their concern.
Tourism professionals ready to ΄freak out΄
CORFU. Tourism professionals went to the Mayor΄s office yesterday morning to express their anxiety at the distressing state of the island with thousands of tons of rubbish piled up on the roads.
Corfu Hoteliers and Tourist Accommodation Owners send an ΄SOS΄ message to Tourism Minister
CORFU. The Corfu Hoteliers Association and Federation of Tourist Accommodation Owners have requested that a state of emergency be declared in Corfu.
Report by RTL in Holland on tourists΄ shock at the sight of all the rubbish
CORFU. It is no surprise - it was, in fact, to be expected - that there have been negative comments about Corfu from the first tourists.
