Tourism

Cyprus ranks among the world’s top island destinations, securing 10th place in a list of the top 20 most popular islands worldwide based on tourist arrivals, according to a report ...

Greece’s National Bank of Greece (NBG) announced this week that an estimated €35 billion investment in infrastructure is urgently needed over the next decade for the Greek islands to secure ...

Low-cost carrier Wizz Air announced on Monday that it will launch a new direct route between Larnaca and Bratislava, beginning on January 12, 2026. The airline said flights will operate three times ...

Cyprus has emerged as the European Union (EU) leader for tourism growth in 2024, registering the highest year-on-year growth in overnight stays among all member states, according to Eurostat. The EU’...

Tourist arrivals in Cyprus increased by 12 per cent in September 2025, reaching 570,635 visitors compared with 509,463 in the same month last year, according to a report released on Friday by the Cyprus ...

President of HOTREC and the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels Alexandros Vassilikos has emphasised the importance of adapting to modern trends while preserving authenticity. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) ...

Cyprus hoteliers association (Pasyxe) president on Friday Thanos Michaelides described the 91st HOTREC general assembly in Paphos, which the association is hosting, as a crucial forum. HOTREC is a forum “...

The City of Dreams Mediterranean marked the first anniversary of the Marcos Baghdatis Tennis Academy with a special evening of world-class tennis that celebrated the sport and its community spirit. ...

The upcoming Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union, set for the first half of 2026, is expected to deliver tangible benefits for the country’s hotel and tourism ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Thursday addressed the 91st HOTREC general assembly in Paphos, highlighting the vital role of tourism in Cyprus’ economy, the country’s sustainable development strategy, and upcoming ...

Cyprus will host one of the most significant events in the European tourism and hospitality industry this year, as the 91st General Assembly of HOTREC is set to take place ...

Low-cost carrier Wizz Air on Monday announced that it has partnered with Telethon Cyprus as the official airline for the charity trip “On the Wings of Hope”, which will take ...

Nearly three in five Brits, or 57 per cent, would consider going on a multi-generation cruise holiday, according to a new survey by Marella Cruises. The survey also revealed that 32 per ...

Cyprus recorded the largest increase in commercial flights among EU member states this September, with activity up 24.1 per cent compared with the same month in 2019, according to the latest Eurostat ...

The Cyprus hospitality venues association (Pasika) has expressed its strong opposition to a new draft law proposed by the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, warning that it will not hesitate to ...

Deputy Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis met with European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism Apostolos Tzitzikostas this week, in order to discuss the European tourism strategy currently under development. According ...

Cyprus recorded the third largest increase in the European Union for short-term rental accommodation in the second quarter of 2025, with a rise of 29 per cent compared with the same period ...

Cyprus’ tourism sector in 2025 is expected to perform similarly to the levels recorded in 2024, according to the president of the Cyprus hoteliers association (Pasyxe) Thanos Michaelides. In an interview with ...

Cyprus has been ranked second in Europe for improving air connectivity, while also closing 2025 with another strong year for tourism, according to Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis. Speaking during ...

AEGEAN and Olympic Air have informed passengers that following a decision by the Greek authorities, air traffic control services will not be suspended on Wednesday October 1, 2025. Consequently, all scheduled domestic ...

Limassol port operator DP World on Tuesday used the occasion of this year’s world tourism day to reaffirm its “dedication to harnessing tourism’s transformative power for Cyprus’ economy, ...

Revenue from tourism in Cyprus rose by 8.2 per cent in July 2025, reaching €513 million, according to a report released on Monday by the state statistical service. Officials said this figure marked ...

Two of Cyprus’ leading tourism bodies have renewed their commitment to sustainability, innovation and year-round growth, marking this year’s focus on the transformative power of tourism. Firstly, the Cyprus ...

EU-backed researchers are working with communities in overlooked regions to create tourism strategies that promote heritage while ensuring long-term sustainability. By Sofia Sanchez Manzanaro Europe’s most popular travel destinations ...