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Tourist season starting with personnel shortages
CORFU. Pericles Katsaros: "The procedures for work visas for migrant workers from third countries are time-consuming."
Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands at ITB Berlin
CORFU. The common denominator of the work meetings was the quality upgrade of the tourism product in order to improve the sustainable tourism development indicators.
First international flight arrival of the season today from Berlin
CORFU. 160 flights will arrive at the airport during the first 15 days of April. Cautiously optimistic messages from the German market. Very good demand from the French and Polish markets.
Construction of new Gastouri Primary School included in ESPA 2021-2027 funding programme
CORFU. Yiannis Trepeklis signed decisions for three new projects to be included in the new funding programme period.
Ionian Islands Region at International Tourism Exhibition in Denmark
CORFU. At the stand, tourist material was distributed, and a presentation of our islands was given.
Free guided tours for pupils on International Tourist Guide Day
CORFU. Approximately 1,500 pupils, accompanied by their teachers, were taken on guided tours of four museums and two historical and archaeological sites by members of the Union of Tourist Guides.
30 international flight arrivals in March
CORFU. Where the first direct connections to Corfu Airport will be from.
Gastouri ΄Omonia΄ Philharmonic Society dance event
CORFU. Saturday 24 February at 18:00.
First tourists arriving at Corfu Airport on March 9
CORFU. The first arrival will be a Ryanair flight from Berlin. See new destinations airlines have included in their schedule. Season ends on November 10th.
Vehicle Rental with Driver Association meets with Deputy Mayor for Tourism
CORFU. They updated the Deputy Mayor about issues related to their sector and the priorities of the Association, in view of the new tourist season.
First cruise ship of the season comes to Corfu
CORFU. The small "Arethusa" arrived with 45 American passengers on board. The start of the cruise season has come earlier than in any other year.
Meetings to formulate strategy for Development of Sustainable Tourism
CORFU. These meetings are being organised to formulate a "Regional Strategy for Sustainable Tourism" in the Ionian Islands.
Cruise ships in February for first time
CORFU. There are cruise ship arrivals scheduled at Corfu Port for 11 out of 12 months, including the home ports.
Bookings begin for hotels and rental accommodation
CORFU. The first charter flights are expected in the last week of March. Positive signs for the new tourist season.
Deputy Mayor presents Central Corfu Municipality tourism promotion plan
CORFU. The Tourism Promotion Programme for 2024 was presented to stakeholders by the Deputy Mayor for Sustainable Tourism Development, Spyros Halikiopoulos.
Regional Union of Municipalities takes part in Vakantiebeurs tourism exhibition in Netherlands
CORFU. The Vakantiebeurs 2024 exhibition took place successfully with over 70,000 visitors.
Possible €300k budget for promotion of Ionian Islands tourism
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Regional Council is meeting today to approve the 2024 programme.
Black Christmas for 1,000 Corfu unemployed seasonal tourism workers who didn΄t receive benefit payments
CORFU. Re-employment applications for seasonal workers in hotels and catering to be submitted via the union by January 31.
