Greetings Dave,

Thank you for getting in touch.

In answer to your question, despite strenuous efforts on my behalf, the future on the Inter Resort Bus Service rests in the hands of Thomas Cook, who have so far this year, resisted backing the scheme. As TC and Thomsons control the biggest number of passengers travelling to this region the scheme really depends on their active support in order work as a commercial venture. I have been in contact with both companies at Director level, and although Thomson are happy to back the service, they are only willing to do so if Thomas Cook agree to do so first, and, despite TC being very keen at the end of the last season, they have informed me they do not wish to support it this season, although they will leave the final decision to the on-site Corfu Island Manager, Simon Lindsay.

I funded the trial venture with personal funds last year as a market test, but cannot afford to repeat it this year. It certainly proved very popular, and your's is just one of many requests for information I have received since. However, at this point int time, and unless TC change their minds it doesn't look as if the bus service will operate this season.

You are welcome, and I would encourage you to write to Simon Lindsay, and you never know, if customer pressure is brought to bear, he may change his mind. His email address follows: Corfu.DestinationManager(at)thomascook.com (Simon Lindsay)

Many thanks for the compliment. I am glad you like our web site.

Very best regards
Herman Mittelholzer

Obviously depends on whether it a viable proposition or not. Agree though that it was a great idea.