Tourism
Good start to August for Corfu tourism
CORFU. For the first time this season UK tops the list of international flight arrivals.
Greece remains on the UK government΄s amber list
LONDON. The UK government has announced the latest update for travellers.
Clarification regarding the transfer of confirmed tourist Covid cases to temporary accommodation
ATHENS. Deputy Health Minister Vassilis Kontozamanis sent a circular on July 30, providing clarifications on the transfer of confirmed Covid-19 tourist cases to temporary accommodation (quarantine hotels / isolation rooms).
Big increase in German arrivals in July. Gradual increase in accommodation bookings
CORFU. Tourism professionals are talking about a gradual increase in Corfu tourism over the last two weeks and data from Corfu International Airport shows that there were 1,623 international flight arrivals in July compared to 699 in June.
Increase in Corfu tourism in second half of July
CORFU. 1,623 international flight arrivals in July compared to 699 in June.
45 people in Corfu quarantine hotel
CORFU. The Ministry of Tourism has decided to rent a second property.
Corfu rental cars in high demand
CORFU. The huge demand in combination with the reduced availability of about 2,000 vehicles, has led to rental cars being difficult to find.
Ministry for Tourism looking for second quarantine hotel in Corfu
CORFU. Call for expressions of interest for a further 370 rooms on tourist islands.
Memorandum of Cooperation between Ministry of Tourism, Ionian Islands Region and Ionian University
CORFU. A memorandum of cooperation was signed by the Ionian Islands Region, the Ionian University and the Ministry of Tourism, as part of the Deputy Minister of Tourism Sofia Zaharaki’s visit to Corfu.
Deputy Minister for Tourism Sophia Zaharaki in Corfu
CORFU. Deputy Minister for Tourism Sophia Zaharaki arrived at Corfu airport early on Friday morning.
More independent tourists in Corfu in pandemic
CORFU. 70%-80% of international arrivals are with low-cost companies with relatively good seat occupancy.
German and Polish tourists top of June arrivals list at Corfu Airport
CORFU. See the list of June arrivals by country.
British bookings for amber countries skyrocket
Airlines report that there has been a spike in bookings for amber countries, including Greece.
Official announcement - From 19 July no quarantine for fully-vaccinated travellers returning to England from amber countries
LONDON. UK Transport Minister Grant Shapps announced that fully-vaccinated travellers returning to England from countries on the amber list will no longer need to go into quarantine.
Tourism Minister says cruise passenger bubbles are due to Italian protocols
CORFU. On his visit to Corfu yesterday for the opening of Benitses Marina, Haris Theoharis answered questions about cruise passengers being kept in ΄bubbles΄.
Restrictive measures in England set to be lifted on 19 July
UK. The UK Prime Minister said that legal restrictions are set to end on 19 July, with all that entails within the country and for tourists travelling to Europe, including Greece.
Opening ceremony for new Benitses Marina today with Tourism Minister
CORFU. The marina has 86 berths and another 10 berths will be given to professional fishermen.
Maritime tourism has the ΄wind in its sails΄
CORFU. Small sailing boats at 40%-50% of 2019 levels - superyachts at 60%.
