Tourism

The association of Cyprus tourist enterprises (Stek) on Wednesday said a recent Audit Office report has confirmed its long-standing concerns over short-term holiday rentals, renewing calls for a comprehensive overhaul ...

Major technology conferences, international business events and the growing presence of foreign companies in Limassol have become a vital buffer against a sharp decline in tourism this year, according to ...

Cyprus could redirect money from its Thalia 2021-2027 programme to support tourism businesses affected by the conflict in the Gulf and wider instability in the Eastern Mediterranean, the European Commission ...

The Paphos regional tourism board (Etap Paphos) said this week that its summer campaign to attract domestic tourism has reached its peak, reporting strong engagement as it seeks to encourage ...

Cyprus has been named one of the Mediterranean’s most family-friendly islands by National Geographic Traveller, with the publication emphasising its blend of ancient history, unspoilt nature and beaches. The ...

Passenger traffic at Cyprus’ two airports fell by 4.11 per cent in June, a smaller decline than the sharper losses recorded earlier in the year, according to Hermes Airports.  A total ...

Cyprus’ tourism sector remains under pressure from the fallout of the Middle East crisis, although the picture has improved since June, new hoteliers association Pasyxe president Yiannos Pantazis said.  In ...

Cyprus hoteliers association Pasyxe has elected Yiannos Pantazis as its new president, with Thanos Michaelides stepping down after three years in the role, as the association marked its 90th anniversary ...

The government is following the roadmap it drafted in 2025 to establish Cyprus as an all-year-round tourist destination with clear aims and priorities to develop alternative forms of tourism, highlight Cyprus’ ...

Cyprus’ tourism industry remained heavily concentrated in the summer months during 2025, with Eurostat figures showing that August and July were by far the busiest periods for overnight stays in tourist ...

Aegean brings new opportunities for Paphos travelers Aegean Airlines resumed flights to and from Paphos International Airport last week, with the Paphos regional tourism board (Etap) welcoming the airline’s ...

Factories, dairies, wineries and even quarries could become part of Cyprus’ tourism offering under plans being explored by the Nicosia Tourism Board to develop industrial tourism on the island. The ...

Cyprus has made progress in licensing hotels and tourist accommodation, but more than half of tourist units have still never submitted an application, the Deputy Ministry of Tourism said this ...

Cyprus’ tourism sector is receiving growing attention in the Israeli media, with a number of leading news outlets reporting a partial recovery in visitor numbers following disruption caused by the ...

Serious weaknesses in Cyprus’ system for licensing and supervising tourist accommodation are undermining efforts to upgrade the country’s tourism product, according to a new special report by the Audit ...

The cabinet on Thursday gave the nod to the disbursement of moneys for a salary subsidy scheme targeted at hotel workers, provided that participating hotels have filed all the necessary ...

Cyprus recorded 1,711,525 guest nights in short-term rental accommodation booked through online platforms during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to data released by Eurostat on Thursday, as demand for platform-based accommodation ...

Paphos is evolving into one of Cyprus’ most dynamic business and investment centres, with tourism now complemented by real estate, education, technology and professional services, according to an analysis published ...

Annabelle Hotel General Manager Razvan Bordea An interview with Annabelle Hotel General Manager Razvan Bordea 1. Annabelle has long been considered one of Cyprus’ most iconic hotels, beloved by generations of ...

Cyprus tourism shows signs of stabilisation after shocks Cyprus tourism showed signs of stabilisation in official figures for May and June, Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis told parliament on ...

Hotelier’s association Pasyxe will hold its annual general meeting in Nicosia on Tuesday, July 7, marking both the election of a new leadership and the association’s 90th anniversary. The ...

Strong tourism performance of 2025 makes for difficult comparisons, says government Cyprus’ tourism revenue fell significantly in April 2026, when compared to the year before, according to figures released by the statistical ...

Cyprus recorded 63 occupations with labour shortages and 11 with labour surpluses in 2024, according to the EURES Labour Shortages and Surpluses Report 2025, which persistent gaps across the technology, tourism and healthcare sectors. ...

Cyprus’ tourism revenue fell by 35.1 per cent year-on-year in April 2026, reaching €197.5 million, according to a report from the statistical service (Cystat).  This compares with €304.2m in April 2025, marking another weak ...