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Mikeatew:
 
 Regular visitors will have received Teresa'a e-mail advising their intention to 'go it alone' in 2012, ie ditch Thomson and let privately.  Rates quoted are e150 per person per week (studios) and e160 (b&b).  They cannot be blamed for seeking to maximise returns on their business but will seriously effect those who cannot find an acceptably-priced flight only.

Furthermore, if it works for them, how many others will follow?  What do you think?

Waspman:
With the popularity of San Stefanos I will be surprised if others don't follow suit. The Romanza Hotel increased it's private rooms from one to five this year, and I know that several forum members have booked privately next year, including me.

Lesley:
Hi all on the forum, you will see that my website (www.corfuselections.com) was set up for this purpose, as many owners approached me about promoting their apartments, some have their own emails, some not - so I launched Corfu Selections for the owners.  They can either answer their own emails, direct their email to me and I then call them (the owners and give them the customers requests),  have a page on my site or if they have their own site they can link theirs into mine.  Some owners who are on my website still have contracts with the tour operators but only on allotment or not all their rooms, this also gives the opportunity for other nationailities to explore and stay in San Stefanos as the owners can now be found on the net. It also means guests whom which to plan short stays, twin centres etc can book.  We have had contacts from all over the world and customers arriving as well by car, or via Athens as well as directly from UK. I wish Teresa's well in their new venture. :)

tonyco1:
In the current economic climate it's got to be the way to go,
Thomson's prices have soared this year for 2011, but only Thomson reaps the rewards - nice to see the middle-man cut out when you can!
Up to now it's difficult to book some accommodation when controlled by the big company, as you have little choice - so I'll be watching how it goes!

Rover:
Remember that companies exist to make a profit, not for any other reason. Thomson prices have risen, so have costs. Teresa's is a business, and clearly the owners consider that the business will benefit from 'going independent'. What this means is that they consider they will make more money doing this. Will they succeed? Only Mystic Meg and perhaps Don can answer this.

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