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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.
Increased waiting times for non-EU travellers
ATHENS. Entry/Exit System (EES) now in effect – What it means for travellers in Corfu.
World Travel Market concludes successfully for Central Corfu Municipality
CORFU. The aim of the Municipality΄s presence at the World Travel Market in London was to enhance the promotion of its tourism product through business meetings with organisations and companies, as well as to monitor developments in the tourism sector by participating in conference lectures and discussions.
Ionian Islands at World Travel Market
LONDON. Regional Governor: "This year, with our independent booth in London, we are sending a powerful message to the global tourism market."
Two arrested at airport for attempting to travel abroad illegally
CORFU. The two were taken to appear befor the Corfu prosecutor.
Will we be going to the London World Travel Market?
ATHENS.The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) hasn΄t yet paid for the space where its booth will be set up.
Tour operator FTI files for insolvency
MUNICH. The group announced today that it has submitted an insolvency application - It states that trips that have been booked but have not yet started are most likely not going to happen.
World Travel Market - positive indications for Corfu tourist season next year
CORFU. Jet2 extending tourist season. New routes from 2024, including Liverpool. Bookings for 2024 are on an upward trajectory. Strong criticism of the Corfu booth.
Central Corfu Municipality makes positive contacts with tourism professionals at World Travel Market
LONDON. Optimism for bookings at the World Travel Market in London.
Tourism professionals from Corfu, Central Corfu Municipality and Ionian Islands at World Travel Market in London
CORFU. The Ionian Islands Region will participate in the Exhibition and will be hosted at the Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO) booth. It will be represented by the Regional Governor Rodi Kratsa, along with administrative officials, as well as the Deputy Regional Governor for Zakynthos, Katerina Mothonaiou.
Three arrested at Corfu and Zakynthos airports
CORFU. All three were taken to appear before the Prosecutor.
Ionian Islands Region at Travel Expo Cyprus 2023
CORFU. The only tourism exhibition held in Cyprus, with over 10,000 visitors every year.
Central Corfu Municipality and tourism bodies at World Travel Market
CORFU. The ΄Kerkyra 180΄ leader Maria Dri participated in this effort, while the party leaders Mr. Trepeklis and Mr. Kaloudis and the Municipal Councillor Mr. Vasilakis were also present.
Corfu businesses looking at extending tourist season
CORFU. An initiative for Corfu city breaks from hotels, accommodation rentals and travel agents is underway.
Ten arrests at Ionian Islands airports
CORFU. Foreign nationals attempting to travel abroad illegally were arrested at Corfu, Zakynthos and Cephalonia airports.
Association of Corfu Travel Agents: Corfu’s major problems remain unresolved
CORFU. Traffic, toilets, parking, lighting, traffic lights, rubbish are Corfu’s main problems.
