tourism
WTM London: British holidaymakers delay bookings as Corfu expands its connections
LONDON. British holidaymakers remain keen to travel, but fewer have gone ahead with bookings. Greece ranks fifth among their preferred destinations, while the first scheduled flights to Corfu are due to begin in late March 2027.
Tourist season beginning on April 1 2027
CORFU. What the initial figures reveal about Corfu’s tourism prospects for 2027. The British market remains a key source of visitors to Corfu. Jet2 is expanding its service from Luton, with flights starting on 1 April, while routes from Gatwick and Bournemouth have also been announced.
Corfu at WTM: London meetings focus on 2027 season
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Region has its own stand at the 3–5 November exhibition, with participating businesses from Corfu.
What΄s happening with the Merlin Estate?
CORFU. Recent reports have linked the 609-stremma site to new investors, but this information remains unconfirmed. The owner, however, is indeed considering a sale or joint development of the property, while it remains unclear whether Ikos’ earlier interest still stands.
Digital map to assess how much tourism Ionian Islands can sustain
CORFU. Ionian University is beginning work on a system that will collect data on tourism and its impact on residents’ daily lives. The aim is to help local authorities identify where and when infrastructure comes under the greatest pressure, enabling them to plan interventions more effectively.
“Islands of Odysseus”: Tourism idea revives old Ionian rivalries
CORFU. Koulouris’ proposal for a shared tourism brand and “Odysseus sea routes,” Ithaca’s objection, and the old Ionian Islands dispute over Homeric geography.
Strategic tourism plan for Corfu
CORFU. Central Corfu Municipality has commissioned Marketing Greece to conduct a study on destination management and promotion. Research is currently underway into the current state and future prospects of Corfu’s tourism sector, while the Chamber of Commerce is calling on businesses to participate.
Price of haphazard and uncontrolled tourism development
CORFU. Corfu tracks arrivals, but does not publicly measure the strain each year places on the island.
More spent in less time – the example of Corfu
ATHENS. According to an INSETE report based on data from the Bank of Greece, Greek tourism is seeing continued growth in visitor arrivals and tourism revenue, although the average duration of stays is decreasing. The Ionian Islands remain one of Greece΄s top destinations, as the focus of the tourism debate shifts from visitor numbers to the economic value each traveller generates.
Widespread criticism over passenger traffic at airport
CORFU. We reviewed the comments under the article presenting the airport data—call it market research if you like. The rise in airport traffic is a genuine statistical fact. The real question is what exactly is being measured and how much of that traffic ultimately remains in Corfu.
Air arrivals increase by 10.8% in May, led by British visitors
CORFU. Around 494,000 passengers passed through Corfu ‘Ioannis Capodistrias’ Airport in May 2026. Of these, 269,016 were arrivals and just 1,540 were transit passengers, underlining the island’s role as a final destination rather than a connecting hub.
Current state of tourism
Global tourism continues to set new records, but the period of rapid post-pandemic expansion appears to be drawing to a close. Beneath the headline figure of 1.52 billion international arrivals, important questions are emerging about the resilience of destinations, rising living costs, strain on infrastructure, and who ultimately reaps the benefits of the tourism boom.
Enough of the surprise over way tourism market is evolving
CORFU. Every summer, tourism professionals rediscover the consequences of a model they helped build: unchecked growth without rules, limits, or planning. But the market does not shape a place—it simply allocates power and profit on its own terms.
Corfu Technical Chamber (TEE) calls for tourism spatial plan based on carrying capacity and local identity
CORFU. Corfu Technical Chamber (TEE) is participating in the consultation on the new Special Spatial Framework for Tourism, calling for evidence-based planning based on the carrying capacity of each area, special rules for Airbnb-style short-term rentals, and measures to relieve pressure on already saturated destinations.
Corfu in cruise and same-day visitor tracking network following Dubrovnik model
CORFU. At last, policies and public discussions should move beyond simply counting arrivals and departures. Corfu is taking part in a tourism pressure monitoring programme focused on cruise activity and day visitors, together with destinations such as Rhodes.
Tourist season begins with double-digit growth at Corfu International Airport
CORFU. Passenger traffic at Corfu International Airport increased by 11% in April, with more than 189,000 passengers passing through the airport. The performance significantly exceeds the average growth rate of airports managed by Fraport Greece.
New Schengen checks raise fears of queues at Corfu airport and port
CORFU. The full implementation of the European Entry/Exit System increases the processing time for non-EU passengers, raising concerns about delays for summer arrivals at the airport and port.
Battle over land use in Corfu: Tourism, Development, and Carrying Capacity
ATHENS. Debate has already begun over the island’s carrying capacity, unplanned development, and major investments, as local stakeholders seek to shape the final decisions before the relevant decrees are officially published.
