tour

Overoptimism for this year΄s tourist season cools
CORFU. High prices, expensive airfares and lack of last-minute bookings have all left their mark.

Airbnb a ΄victim΄ of high airfares
Businesses in Rhodes are concerned about developments.

First week of June shows increase in number of international flight arrivals
CORFU. Upturn in accommodation bookings following a slight drop in May. Optimism for the upcoming season.

Guided evening walk for World Environment Day
CORFU. The walk will be led by the tour guide Sofia Dari, who will provide historical and cultural information about the area.

Tourist, 77, drowns in Moraitika
CORFU. A 77-year-old female tourist was pulled out of the sea unconscious in Moraitika yesterday afternoon.

May international flight arrivals the same as last year
CORFU. A significant increase is expected in June.

Cruise sustainability issue brought to table at 62nd Medcruise General Assembly
CORFU. Spyros Zervopoulos: Corfu Port is already implementing the berth allocation system for the distribution of arrivals, as well as their equal distribution on all days of the week.

Central Corfu Municipality collaborating with GNTO office in Israel
CORFU. A fam trip for journalists was organised to promote the destination.

Corfu Food & Wine Festival: Serbian cuisine masterclass
CORFU. Internationally renowned chef Ivo Andrić gave a masterclass to College of Tourism students.

Hotels and rental accommodation not full in May
CORFU. The weather conditions and expensive airfares affected occupancy rates. There has been a slight decrease in business in the town due to traffic congestion and lack of parking spaces.

Coach without passengers catches fire in Alykes
CORFU. Firefighters rushed to put it out.

British tourist reports being raped in North Corfu
CORFU. The woman reported that she was raped by a hotel employee.

"Our goal is to develop sustainable tourism" - MP candidate Spyros Krokidis meets with AOCTA
CORFU. They discussed this year΄s tourist season, which is showing signs that it is going well, and other issues that need to be addressed.

Tourist injured while walking in Agia Deka
CORFU. Firefighters, paramedics and volunteers came to assist the woman and transfer her to the hospital.

Traffic and overtourism - Corfu Old Town΄s biggest problems
CORFU. What Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said about Old Town΄s biggest problems.

Two trapped French tourists rescued
CORFU. The two young tourists had called 112 for help after finding themselves trapped in rough terrain whilst out walking.

68 fewer flight arrivals in April compared to last year
CORFU. Big difference in number of flights from Italy compared to 2022. Tourist professionals are not worried. Bookings are continuing at a satisfactory rate.

School trips: Fines for exceeding bus drivers΄ working hours
CORFU. Tourist agencies are having second thoughts as to whether Corfu will remain in the destinations of choice next year.