Tourist arrivals on the island of Zakynthos skyrocketed by more than 500 percent in April, the first month of the 2011 summer tourism season, according to figures released by the local airport.
More specifically, 18 charter planes landed at Zakynthos airport during the month of April, with 2,601 passengers, against three charter planes with 461 passengers in April 2010.
Local tourist agents told ANA the statistics for the first month of the season were a relief and an optimistic omen for the summer of 2011.
