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Lefkada Palace to connect Ionian Islands three times a week
CORFU. Island hopping service for passengers.

Work at Spilia Marina proceeding at snail’s pace
CORFU. Enimerosi visited the area – Construction work started a few days ago, while harbour work is expected to be completed by the end of the summer.

Cafe bars asking for an extra two hours to be allowed for music
CORFU. The Joint Trade & Tourism Association says: "Stopping music at 23:00 isn΄t good for business."

May international flight arrivals at same level as 2019
CORFU. A big increase is expected in June, with dozens of additional flights and new destinations.

Strong start to tourist season - Hellenic Statistical Authority figures
ATHENS. Zakynthos is top performer in first quarter. Increase in turnover throughout the country.

British tourist tests negative for monkeypox
ATHENS. According to EODY, the British tourist who was rushed from Cephalonia to Athens with his companion has chickenpox.

Even the planes have problems parking in Corfu!
CORFU. It seems that parking is not just a ΄nightmare΄ for land vehicles!

Regional Authority continues to promote Ionian Islands to Arab market
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Region΄s aim in this tourism event in Dubai was the promotion of the Region in the Arab market, which was attempted through organised meetings with tour operators and journalists in the tourism sector, both in the Arab world and worldwide.

North Corfu Mayor and Deputy Mayor meet with Corfu Beer managing director
CORFU. North Corfu Municipality and Corfu Beer discussed recycling and culture.

Central Corfu Mayor meets with South Korean Ambassador
CORFU. The Mayor proposed hosting journalists in the tourism and cultural sectors to promote Corfu΄s comparative advantages and attract visitors from South Korea.

British tourist in Corfu reports being raped
CORFU. A British woman holidaying in North Corfu has reported that she was raped by a 48-year-old Corfu man.

Corfu wins six awards at Tourism Awards 2022
ATHENS. The ‘Stazi Meli’ Patisserie, ‘myCorfuDriver’ of the Rouvas Group, as well as the Angsana and Marbella hotels, were awarded.

Corfu Airport international passenger arrivals 22% up on 2019
CORFU. Planes 76% full on average.

Greek Open Croquet Tournament at Gouvia Marina
CORFU. The 5th GC Tournament is being held at Gouvia Marina this week.

April arrivals at Corfu Airport higher than 2019 - UK top of list
CORFU. Greater number of destinations and airlines, such as TUI and Jet2, which are increasing the number of flights from the UK.

Meropi Ydraiou: Corfu΄s status as top Easter destination reaffirmed
CORFU. The Central Corfu Mayor thanks those involved for the successful organisation of Easter events.

International arrivals at Corfu Airport similar to 2019 levels
CORFU. UK arrivals top of the list again.

High number of Easter arrivals - but not as high as 2019 record
CORFU. The first unofficial figures for Corfu Easter arrivals.