Tourism

Famagusta is stepping up efforts to strengthen its position in key overseas tourism markets, with a major online campaign for 2026 already under way. The campaign aims to boost the region’...

Cyprus Airways and flydubai have announced the launch of a new interline agreement, aimed at strengthening international connectivity and offering passengers seamless access to an expanded network across the Middle ...

The Paphos regional tourism board (Etap) participated in a European project meeting in France focused on smart tourism, digital innovation and sustainable destination management, according to an official announcement. Specifically, ...

Cyprus-based entrepreneur Yannik Schmidt-Grimm, founder of dreamfactory Hospitality and guest automation platform Foyera, has outlined how building from Paphos shaped his company’s strategy, scaling approach and technological focus, as ...

The Limassol regional tourism board (Etap Limassol) this week presented results from nine pilot actions under the HERIT ADAPT Interreg EURO-Med project, focusing on sustainable tourism and the impact of ...

Evripides Loizides has been re-elected as president of the Paphos Hoteliers Association, securing a renewed mandate for a new three-year term as the organisation looks to strengthen its role in ...

Louis Hotels has invested more than €30 million in renovations across Cyprus and Greece over the past three years, as the group continues to upgrade its portfolio despite a more challenging ...

Paphos is stepping up efforts to strengthen its position as a smart and sustainable tourism destination through its participation in the European project SMART TOUR – Smart Tourism, Smart Destinations.  The ...

Koumis signals cautious optimism for tourism recovery Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis on Tuesday said that Cyprus’ tourism sector is showing signs of gradual recovery, urging caution in interpreting ...

Association of Cyprus Travel and Tourism Agents (ACTTA) president Charis Papacharalambous on Monday outlined a cautious outlook for the island’s tourism sector, warning of continued pressures but expressing hope ...

The European Commission published its fifth State of Schengen report on Monday, highlighting progress across the borderless travel zone, while explicitly reaffirming that work must continue to complete Cyprus’ accession ...

Travel packages to long-haul destinations have become cheaper in some cases this year, even as the war in the Middle East pushes up fuel costs and adds uncertainty to travel ...

The Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Monday reported a sharp decline in tourist arrivals in April 2026, highlighting the deepening impact of the war in Iran on the island’s tourism ...

Flight schedules to Paphos airport, particularly from Israel, have returned to normal following recent disruptions. However, hotel reservations in the district have yet to recover from the impact of the ...

The European Commission this week launched a formal public consultation regarding a draft revision of the Guidelines on State aid to the air transport sector to reflect post-pandemic market realities. ...

Leptos Calypso Hotels Public Limited recorded higher revenues and operating profits in 2025, with the group describing its performance for the year as particularly satisfactory, according to its annual financial report.  ...

Budget airline Wizz Air on Wednesday announced it will resume operations to and from Tel Aviv from May 28, 2026, while also confirming the addition of its 200th Airbus A321neo aircraft ...

Hermes Airports this week marked 20 years since signing the concession agreement with the Republic of Cyprus for the management of the international airports of Larnaca and Paphos, highlighting the transformation ...

Thanos Hotels & Resorts has carried out a €10 million investment in Anassa, located in Neo Chorio, Paphos, reinforcing the position of one of the most iconic luxury hotels in the ...

Cyprus Airways was recognised as the fastest-growing airline in western Europe during the 2.5 Airline Marketing Workshop held in Athens as part of celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of Athens International ...

Cyprus and India are stepping up discussions on direct air connectivity, with officials saying stronger links could support tourism, business travel and wider economic cooperation between the two countries. Hermes ...

The Limassol regional tourism board (Etap Limassol) held a working meeting Wednesday with a number of hotel directors, Limassol hoteliers association president Christos Tsanos, and Limassol mayor Yannis Armeftis. The ...

Trade unions representing hotel employees say they expect a response in the coming days from the labour ministry regarding the extension of a subsidy scheme for workers in the hotel ...

TUS Airways on Thursday announced the arrival of a new Airbus A320 aircraft at Larnaca International Airport, further expanding the carrier’s fleet as part of its broader growth strategy ...