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Busy summer?
Maik:
--- Quote ---The Ionian islands are this year expected to enjoy a double-digit percentage rise in tourism arrivals compared to last year, as the region has not been affected by the migration problem that has affected the image of other destinations.
An event held on Corfu last week heard the head of the regional authority, Spyros Galiatsatos, further stress the significance tourism has for the Ionian islands, as it contributes 50 percent of the local economy’s gross domestic product, against a nationwide average of 8 percent.
Also its contribution to employment comes to 17 percent, against 8.4 percent in the whole of Greece.
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http://www.ekathimerini.com/209011/article/ekathimerini/business/ionian-islands-brace-for-double-digit-tourism-growth
pete.c:
Surprised its only 50%, where does the rest come from. Greek accounting again
Misty:
Went to Katelios from 7th May for 2 weeks and thought there were less visitors than previous years, some apartments were just opening towards end of second week. But that said lovely place as usual, fed a few of the local cats and got well fed in the tavernas.
Aristarches:
Been in Katelios for a couple of weeks and the increase, if there is one, seems to be in the All In hotels. Absolutely no use to the local economy.
TonyKath:
Well done the early birds. Looking forward to it myself!
:)
Tony
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