Airport operator, Fraport Greece, is strengthening its collaboration with tourism bodies in Corfu in line with plans to progress and develop Corfu Airport as sustainably as possible.
Addressing concerns from the local tourism community and local authorities regarding the rearrangement of external areas of the airport Alexander Zinell, CEO of Fraport Greece, noted: “Corfu Airport has managed to rank among the airports with the highest growth in visitor numbers in Greece this year. A success that gives us great satisfaction, but also the responsibility to participate together with local stakeholders in planning for the future of tourism on the island, in terms of sustainability and respect for the place. While we applaud the increase of passengers to Corfu, we are well aware that we are testing the limits of existing public infrastructure. More investment is urgently needed in order to align existing networks (ie roads, electricity, sewage, waste management) with increased demand. Supporting sustainable growth and socially responsible behaviour are basic principles of Fraport Greece.”
Zinell was joined by George Vilos, Executive Direcotr of Commercial & Business Development of Fraport Greece who focused on the excellent performance of the airport this year and the development of passenger traffic for the period 2017-2022. He pointed out that growth at the airport was a result of upgraded infrastructure and the continuous efforts made to attract new airlines and routes. He also stressed the importance of the fruitful and substantial cooperation between all local stakeholders in the tourism sector in order to maintain an enhance the attractiveness of Corfu, even more, given the intense competition between the various destinations in the wider Mediterranean region.
Meanwhil Panagiotis Spyratos, COO of Fraport Greece referred to the airport’s operational readiness in terms of safety, quality and speed of passenger service, making special reference to this year’s tourist season, during which passenger traffic was high, while he announced the new upgrade projects that will take place over two years and involve the total reconstruction of the runway.
