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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.
Death of 32-year-old tourist in Erikoussa
CORFU. His disappearance at sea had been reported by a friend at 10:00.
13% VAT for all tourist services
ATHENS. The Ministry for Tourism plans tax adjustments in order to make Greek tourist services more competitive.
Hotel employee charged with rape of under-age tourist girl
CORFU. The incident occurred early on Wednesday morning at a hotel in the Kato Korakiana area where the 14-year-old girl and her family are on holiday.
Beach Tennis Tournament 16-19 August
CORFU. The Tournament will take place at NAOK Beach Tennis courts 16 - 19 August with the final taking place on Monday 19 August at 18:30.
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.
Zakynthos:Video of car hitting tourist on pedestrian crossing
ZAKYNTHOS. A shop camera in Argassi caught a car hitting a tourist on the pedestrian crossing in front of the shop.
Death of young Spanish tourist in Glyfada
CORFU. There was another death on Monday afternoon in Glyfada.
Tourist rescued in Sidari
CORFU. A 55-year-old British tourist was rescued in Sidari yesterday evening.
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.
