Tourism

Despite growing animosity between US President Donald Trump’s administration and the French government, Americans flocked to the country in 2025, with US visits rising 17 per cent on the previous year, ...

The Paphos regional tourism board (Etap) is taking part in the international tourism exhibition f.re.e 2026, held in Munich from February 18-22, as part of efforts to strengthen and ...

Air traffic at Larnaca and Paphos airports rose 16 per cent in the November-January winter period compared with the corresponding months of the previous year, according to Hermes Airports’ Director of ...

Cyprus has significantly increased the number of licensed hotels, with the share rising to around 45 per cent from just 5-6 per cent in 2023, Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis told ...

Hotel bookings during the 3-day carnival weekend are encouraging and demand for the Green Monday holiday appears similarly strong, according to Cyprus Hotel Association (Pasyxe) director Christos Angelides. Angelides told ...

Cyprus has intensified efforts to position itself as a cycling tourism destination after the Paphos regional tourism board (Etap Paphos) hosted 12 Polish cycling clubs who explored the island’s routes ...

Cyprus has approved a new National Tourism Strategy to 2035, targeting 5 million visitors while upgrading quality and ensuring development respects sustainable principles, Deputy Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis said on Friday after ...

Cyprus’ tourism sector achieved record-breaking arrivals and revenues in 2025, underscoring strong real income growth and improved market diversification, according to a analysis by Eurobank’s Konstantinos Vrachimis. Total tourist arrivals ...

The cruise industry can become a key driver of growth for the Cypriot economy, provided it operates with sustainable practices and respect for the city, DP World Limassol CEO Simon ...

Aegean Airlines will resume flights between Paphos and Athens, adding three weekly services from July 3, 2026, according to an announcement by the Paphos regional tourism board (Etap). The decision was discussed ...

A new strategic partnership is set to upgrade the private travel experience within Greece, as Zela Jet, owned by Cypriot entrepreneur Andreas Christodoulides, announces its collaboration with Fly Cycladic, one ...

President Nikos Christodoulides has referred back to parliament the law allowing hotels and tourist accommodation to operate for up to five years under a special permit, citing violations of the ...

Limassol Greens is entering a new phase of expansion in 2026, following a milestone year that saw the delivery of homes and the full launch of its golf course, confirming its ...

The Deputy Ministry of Tourism has confirmed the launch of regular direct flights between Kazakhstan and Cyprus, strengthening the island’s air connectivity with key international markets. The ministry described ...

Signals for the upcoming summer tourism season are encouraging, with a steady flow of bookings from all markets, particularly favouring the Famagusta district, according to Panayiotis Constantinou, president of Famagusta ...

Limassol remains a highly competitive Mediterranean tourist destination but must continue improving its infrastructure and services, Deputy Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis said on Monday after meeting local authorities and industry ...

Cyprus and Israel reaffirmed close tourism cooperation during meetings held in Israel by Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis with Tourism Minister Haim Katz, on the sidelines of the International ...

Famagusta district is stepping up efforts to widen its visitor base and lengthen the season beyond summer, with families and older travellers now a central focus, according to local tourism ...

Budget airline Wizz Air on Monday announced an expansion of its Larnaca base for the summer of 2026, adding a new destination and increasing frequencies across multiple existing routes. The airline ...

There is an urgent need for immediate strengthening of human resources and international promotion of Cyprus as a tourist destination, according to Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) president Thanos Michaelides. These ...

Tourism revenue in Cyprus rose sharply in November 2025, with total receipts reaching €168 million, according to a report released on Thursday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). The increase represents a 21.1 ...

Cyprus continues to project a positive image as a tourism destination, but “constant vigilance” remains necessary given the geopolitical volatility in the wider region, the general director of the Cyprus ...

The Wizz Air Pilot Academy hosted its inaugural open day in Larnaca on January 25, in order to introduce prospective candidates to its professional flight training opportunities in Cyprus. Attendees received ...

Cyprus remains firmly on the radar of British travellers planning their island escapes for 2026, even as newer destinations edge into the spotlight, according to Condé Nast Traveller. The luxury and ...