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Increase in docking fees for cruise ships being considered
ATHENS. A meeting was held at the Prime Minister΄s Office regarding the management of cruise ports. Announcements are expected.
Increase in number of international flights in July as well
CORFU. 105 more flights to and from Corfu Airport in July.
European protests against cruise ships
The protesters: ΄We do not directly blame the tourists. We want to pressure our government to change policies."
Woman, 50, found dead in Kanoni
CORFU. The woman was a 50-year-old tourist from Switzerland.
Analysis of online posts and comments regarding Greek tourism (including Ionian Islands)
ATHENS. Thousands of posts were evaluated for the second quarter of 2024 based on the analysis of data from the internet and social media by the Greek Tourism Confederation Institute (INSETE).
Tourism professionals criticise incompetence and inefficiency of local authorities
CORFU. "Not only do they make the residents΄ lives more difficult, but they also tarnish our destination΄s reputation on an international level."
Tour guide Lily Kaisari found dead at home
CORFU. A neighbour looked for her as she hadn΄t been seen her for days.
Coach driver΄s death not due to medical reasons
CORFU. Statement from medical examiner on Sunday΄s tragic road accident.
Daily protest about lack of traffic lights in Gastouri
CORFU. The protesters began their protest on Monday morning outside the former Prefecture and say they will continue until they get justice!
Coach driver loses his life in accident
CORFU. Firefighters, police and paramedics are at the scene to free the passengers, transport the injured to the hospital, and manage traffic.
Tourist guides on strike on Thursday 11 July
CORFU. The Ionian Islands and Western Greece Union of Licensed Tourist Guides has announced a work stoppage on Thursday, July 11, from 09:00 to 13:00, and will gather at the entrance of the Old Fortress at 10:00.
Tourist Coach Owners Association protest about traffic problem
CORFU. These scenes do not honour us at all and tarnish the image that those of us who respect and serve tourism are building.
Cap on Airbnb-type accommodation in Corfu except for Diapontia Islands with new spatial planning
CORFU. This year΄s season is slower for short-term rental properties.
How many arrivals travel on to Albania from Corfu Port
CORFU. Official data from Corfu Port Authority for the first five months of 2024.
Uber Boats coming to Corfu
CORFU. The service is an on-demand transportation solution operated by local licensed providers via the Uber app.
Open letter from tour guides regarding Ministry of Tourism draft bill
CORFU. They make special mention of the condition of infrastructure, particularly the road network.
Corfu tourism professionals observe slight decline in German market
CORFU. They point out that it is not related to the bankruptcy of FTI but to the rise in cost of living and recession that have affected Germany.
Chrysa Kontou, 18, from Corfu is Miss Tourism 2024
CORFU. The 18-year-old from Corfu was crowned Miss Tourism 2024.
