Destinations news Ionian Islands Prefect Launches Online Referendum on Greece’s Airport Deal by GTP editing team 8 December 2015 written by GTP editing team 8 December 2015 1 comment Share 0FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 14 Corfu Airport. Photo: © Facebook – ΟΙ ΟΜΟΡΦΙΕΣ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΑΣ ΜΑΣ Representing the Ionian islands, the regional governor Theodoros Galiatsatos has launched an online referendum on whether Greece should privatize its regional airports. Zakynthos Airport. Photo: © Christaras A / Wikimedia Commons Four regional airports in the Ionian region, located on Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakynthos and Aktion, are among the 14 that are to be leased and managed by Germany’s Fraport, jointly with Greek energy giant Copelouzos. The referendum question basically asks Greeks registered to vote in the Ionian Region to decide for or against (“Yes” or “No”) the privatization deal. The referendum will run until December 27, 2015 (at 23.59). Greeks registered to vote in the Ionian Region can cast their vote here. When the deal was first announced, Ionian Islands Prefect Theodoros Galiatsatos said that he opposed the privatization of the regional airports as he believes the deal would seriously impact the region’s economy. According to Mr Galiatsatos, the government should opt for a new model for the management of airports with public character and the participation of local government and local productive institutions. Follow GTP Headlines on Google News to keep up to date with all the latest on tourism and travel in Greece. Share 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail GTP editing team This is the team byline for GTP. The copyrights for these articles are owned by GTP. They may not be redistributed without the permission of the owner. previous post Athens Goes Festive with Plenty of Song, Dance & More next post Kountoura Focuses on Key Culture Issues Ahead of 2016 Tourism Season You may also like Test post 6 June 2025 Greece’s Hotel Market Sees Major Investments Over Four Months 5 February 2025 Greek Tourism Ministry Monitors Santorini Situation as Seismic Activity Continues 5 February 2025 Global Air Passenger Demand Reaches Record High in 2024, IATA Reports 5 February 2025 Greek PM Reassures Public About Santorini’s Ongoing Seismic Activity 5 February 2025 Milos: Ministry Suspends 5-star Hotel Construction Near Sarakiniko Beach 5 February 2025 1 comment Gavin McCully 9 December 2015 - 13:32 More like it will create major new opportunities and help protect the tourism industry! All of the Ionian Islands airports are in dire need of funds to repair, renovate and upgrade the facilities particular automated landing systems so that more airlines can service the airports…. as well as current ones being able to increase their services. All of which will create jobs within the airports and the surrounding area’s. Reply Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
