1st half will tie 31 cruise ships and the 2nd half 29.
This development has stimulated the local market of the island and the local entrepreneurs are seeing the market move remains increased and in the autumn due to the cruise. The marine tourism has helped the island of Corfu to become a destination of all time.
The cruise is one of the most important branches of tourism, because the cruise tourists spend more money. While, according to the minister of tourism, mrs. Elena Kountoura, “marine tourism is an integral part of the tourism identity of Greece. And is an important part of the actions that we promote with a focus on the development of Greek tourism, as an area of high governmental priority”.
Already the National Coordination Committee for the ΚÏουαζιÎÏαστην which involved 28 different entities in the public and private sector, under the guidance of the ministries of Shipping and Tourism, has been activated and proceeds with the necessary steps that will allow you to utilize the Greece of the opportunities shows the industry of the cruise.
From the official evidence of the Port of Corfu is highly encouraging is the forecast for the new season (2017), as there is the expectation of the approaches for cruise ships to overcome the 380 where they have recorded up to today with expectation of more than 650,000 passengers.
The Cruise extend the tourist season in Corfu
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