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Post by corfiotis on Nov 5, 2008 21:02:40 GMT 2
I first came to Corfu in 1978---then a few years later purchased a property--then you could not buy outright,you either formed a company or bought with a Greek 49/51%.I lived on Corfu for many years only moving back to the UK for health reasons.I came to Corfu this year & could not believe that so many studios&appartments have not been upgraded.Ok some have but the majority still have the the little stove which is useless,no comfy chairs.I know a lot of people will say no problem we eat out&only sleep there---but with so many other countries offering better alternatives at the same price.Surely the good times offered the chance for re-investment in their properties??Don't get me wrong my heart is&always will be in Corfu but the situation of tourism there is annoying.I went for a meal with a Greek friend and his parting shot at the end of the night was the English made Roda&now they have ruined it.Those words have prompted this thread.I really do hope Corfu can get its act together
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Post by artisans on Nov 5, 2008 21:36:47 GMT 2
Corfiotis - Somebody once told me that the only thing you get from the University of Life is a degree in 'Hindsight.' It may well be that many people should have re-invested when times were good, but we all make mistakes - just look at the way the threat of world recession is hitting everybody, in every country. This is mostly a product of over-confidence and bad judgement - it has happened before and it will happen again. I, myself, am still suffering from the last bout in 1988, when I should have seen what was coming - but I didn't!
I don't agree with your friend's conclusion, but it's no good looking backwards. What we all need to do now is take positive action to secure Roda's future in an increasingly competitive market. The mix of visitors will change and those businesses who adapt will survive and those who don't will fail. This is a fairly well-tested commercial process. This website was created to stimulate interest from both visitors and businesses alike. Hopefully we can play some small part in Roda's future success.
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Post by treece on Nov 19, 2008 9:50:14 GMT 2
Well said!
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Post by lefteris on Nov 20, 2008 14:12:14 GMT 2
:-/The state of most accomodation in Roda, and indeed Corfu in general, is pretty dire. No renovvations seem to have taken place in teh past 10-15 years and unfortunately people get a better deal at quite a few alternative places. The main people travelling to Roda and similar resorts are those who love the place. If tehy visited Roda for the first time and compared it to a similar vacation elsewhere it is quite possible they would be disappointed. Bear in mind, though, that packages to Roda are pretty cheap so people shouldn't expect too much. You always get what you pay for.
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Post by artisans on Nov 20, 2008 14:19:30 GMT 2
Lefteris, you obviously didn't read the numerous reports of improvements last winter and the posts about what is happening now. Even as I am writing this, I can hear tilers finishing a new roof on an establishment nearby. Only yesterday somebody commented that, even with the economic climate as it is, refurbishment and improvements seem to be taking place everywhere. There is still some very basic accommodation in Roda, but there are a lot of local people working very hard to move forward.
Steve
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