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First tourist flights arriving at Corfu Airport on 27 March
CORFU. The beginning of this year΄s tourist season is approaching and the first international flights are expected on Sunday 27 March.
Greece to end requirement for PLF for travellers
ATHENS. From 15 March travellers entering Greece from all countries will no longer have to fill in a Passenger Locator Form (PLF).
Protest convoy - Corfu Tourism Catering Employees Union
CORFU. Tourism catering employees in Corfu are continuing their protests along with the rest of the country.
Union of Tourist Guides gives free guided tour of Corfu Town historic centre
CORFU. For International Tourist Guides Day on Monday 21 February, the guides gave a free guided tour of the historic centre.
Greek National Tourism Organisation’s new advertising campaign for City Breaks
ATHENS. It started with Athens and Thessaloniki. More cities will follow – including Corfu. The campaign highlights the beautiful side of life in the big cities, the side that every visitor can enjoy on a weekend.
Corfu Mega Yacht marina put out to tender
CORFU. ND MP Stefanos Gikas expressed his satisfaction. "This is very important and will drive the growth of maritime tourism in Corfu and the region in general."
Contract for completion of tourist harbour in Spilia signed today
CORFU. The schedule for the completion of the long-awaited project is tight.
Ionian Islands taking part in Expo Dubai 2020
The Regional Authority will be promoting the Ionian Islands at Expo Dubai 2020.
Corfu tourist bodies coming together to extend tourist season
CORFU. Sports events, festivals and cultural events to attract visitors in off-peak season.
Bookings give cause for optimism for new tourist season in Corfu
CORFU. Bookings in rented accommodation at 40-60%. 8 out of 10 hotel bookings are from the UK.
Tourist bus owners also excluded from state aid
CORFU. Corfu Association of Private Tourist Bus Owners concerned about the new development law that is excluding them from any kind of aid.
Students report new problems at Corfu School of Tourism
CORFU. Students are demanding solutions from Tourism Minister and warn of protest action.
Tourist Accommodation Owners Federation: Small tourist accommodation establishments excluded from state aid
CORFU. “Those who created this particular draft of the development law have excluded small tourist accommodation establishments from all kinds of aid, as if they are not the core of Greek tourism.”
Extension of deadline for classification of accommodation establishments in Key Ratings
CORFU. Statement from Corfu Federation of Tourist Accommodation Owners (OETK).
Presentation of ‘Digital Tour Guide’ to Corfu tourism bodies
CORFU. Presentation of the ‘Digital Tour Guide using Augmented Reality and Holograms’ by the Interactive Arts Research Laboratory (inArts) of the Ionian University Department of Audio and Visual Arts.
Teacher recruitment procedure at Corfu School of Tourist Guides is ongoing
ATHENS. According to the Tourism Minister, courses will begin on January 10.
Gastouri Philharmonic Orchestra festive concert Sunday 19 December
CORFU. Proceeds will go to Corfu Orphanage.
ITB Berlin cancels in-person tourism exhibition!
BERLIN. Due to the travel restrictions with the new Omicron variant, the in-person edition of ITB Berlin 2022, planned for March 2022, will not take place as originally planned.
