Tourist
Bookings give cause for optimism for new tourist season in Corfu
CORFU. Bookings in rented accommodation at 40-60%. 8 out of 10 hotel bookings are from the UK.
Tourist bus owners also excluded from state aid
CORFU. Corfu Association of Private Tourist Bus Owners concerned about the new development law that is excluding them from any kind of aid.
Tourist Accommodation Owners Federation: Small tourist accommodation establishments excluded from state aid
CORFU. “Those who created this particular draft of the development law have excluded small tourist accommodation establishments from all kinds of aid, as if they are not the core of Greek tourism.”
Extension of deadline for classification of accommodation establishments in Key Ratings
CORFU. Statement from Corfu Federation of Tourist Accommodation Owners (OETK).
Teacher recruitment procedure at Corfu School of Tourist Guides is ongoing
ATHENS. According to the Tourism Minister, courses will begin on January 10.
Corfu School of Tourist Guides students in state of uncertainty
CORFU. The Corfu School of Tourist Guides remains closed and this year΄s students went to the one in Rhodes!
Tourist Accommodation Owners Federation calling for immediate state intervention for “Ballos” disasters
CORFU. Letter of the Corfu Federation of Tourist Accommodation Owners to the Ministers of Interior, Finance, Development and Tourism.
Four tourism bodies join forces for Corfu School of Tourism
CORFU. Corfu tourism bodies, who are joining forces for the adequate staffing of the School of Tourism, are looking to meet with the Tourism Minister.
German swimmer, 24, dies at Canal d΄amour
CORFU. The German was swimming with friends yesterday afternoon but lost consciousness when fighting against the mistral. When his friends realised what had happened, they pulled him out onto the rocks.
Tourists trapped by waves in Sidari
CORFU. A Polish couple called for help when they were trapped at Apotripiti beach in Sidari.
French tourist, 16, rescued from rough terrain in Glyfada
CORFU. The rescue operation was especially difficult due to the thick vegetation and steep incline.
Big increase in German arrivals in July. Gradual increase in accommodation bookings
CORFU. Tourism professionals are talking about a gradual increase in Corfu tourism over the last two weeks and data from Corfu International Airport shows that there were 1,623 international flight arrivals in July compared to 699 in June.
45 people in Corfu quarantine hotel
CORFU. The Ministry of Tourism has decided to rent a second property.
Greece now on Germany΄s red list
When German tourists return after their holidays in Greece they will now have to have taken a test and if it isn΄t negative, go into quarantine.
More independent tourists in Corfu in pandemic
CORFU. 70%-80% of international arrivals are with low-cost companies with relatively good seat occupancy.
6 British tourists in Zakynthos quarantine hotel
ZAKYNTHOS. Five of the women said that they were unaware of the EODY protocols and the requirement to quarantine for 14 days if they had been in contact with a positive case.
Dispute between tourist accommodation establishments and Ministry of Tourism about lifeguards
CORFU. The Ministry is adamant but businesses warn that they will not apply the provision.
΄Cry for help΄ from the tourist guides: "Our profession is in danger of disappearing"
CORFU. Corfu tourist guides held a protest in Liston, demanding support from the State, which has forgotten all about them.
