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Paphos hospitality venues occupancy rate at 60%

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File photo: Tourists walk along Paphos harbour

The occupancy rate of hospitality venues in Paphos currently stands at 60 per cent, which is the highest in Cyprus, according to the association of owners of hospitality centres (Osika) Neophytos Thrasyvoulou.

Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency on Friday, Thrasyvoulou said the percentage might rise further during the second half of May, thanks to an increase in the number of flights to Paphos.

He also urged all owners of hospitality centres to prepare for the upcoming summer months, as he predicts a very busy period for them.

“We want to return to the levels we had in 2019, before the Covid-19 pandemic,” said Thrasyvoulou, who added, however, that staffing issues are a constant worry for members of his association.

“We are trying to find more manpower in Cyprus, even among the refugees from Ukraine who fled their country and are looking for a job.

“We recently met with labour ministry representatives to explain the situation and to find ways to speed up the employment of people from third countries, which has been a priority for Osika for a long time.”

Thrasyvoulou added that many venues were recently forced to increase their prices to due to the higher cost of life brought about by the war in Ukraine.

“However, we need to be careful when increasing the prices in hospitality centres and recreation venues, as to remain in line with our patrons’ spending opportunities. Perhaps a cap on prices could help keep the situation under control,” he concluded.

 

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