News Tag: Tourist
Still not enough rain, say Cyprus weather service
WE may have seen a lot of rain this winter, but it’s not enough according to the Cyprus Weather Service. According to…
Tourism minister confident for 2017
After a record 2016, Tourism Minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis expects even more positive results this year barring unforeseen obstacles, he said on Tuesday…
Lakkotrypis estimates positive trend in tourism for 2017
Energy Minister Yiorgos Lakkotrypis has said that the Ministry estimates positive trends in tourist arrival and revenue to continue in 2017, during…
Positive trend in Cyprus tourism to continue in 2017, Minister says
The Ministry of Tourism estimates that the positive trend in tourist arrivals and revenue from tourism will continue in 2017, Minister Yiorgos…
Greece, Cyprus, Israel sign agreement to enhance tourism
Greece, Cyprus, and Israel have signed a tourism agreement, on the side-lines of an international tourism exhibition IMTM 2017 in Israel on…
Official hits back at Russian Ambassador remarks on north Cyprus tourism
THE OFFICIAL responsible for tourism in northern Cyprus has reacted angrily to recent remarks made by the Russian ambassador in Nicosia. Fikri…
Tourism sub-ministry would streamline operations, MPs told
The government on Monday unveiled to MPs legislation establishing three under-secretariats, or sub-ministries, with opposition deputies doubting whether the move will trim…
New internet guide to Cyprus aimed at Chinese businesses and tourists
An internet platform aiming to promote Cyprus-based businesses in China and attract investments and tourism to the island has been set up…
Unsettled weather across Cyprus as cold snap returns
MORE unsettled weather is expected across Cyprus this week, with temperatures plummeting to just 5C at night. Day times will feel noticeably…
Unsettled weather across Cyprus as cold snap returns
MORE unsettled weather is expected across Cyprus this week, with temperatures plummeting to just 6C at night in the Paphos district. Day…
Tourism contributes €3.5 billion to economy in 2016
It is a well-known fact that tourism is a significant contributor to the island’s economy, with tourism in 2015 collecting €3.4 billion…
Paphos looking to tap into medical tourism
A Paphos businessman has set his sights on making his hometown a hot destination for medical tourism after announcing plans to construct…
Israeli tourism push for Paphos
By Lucie Robson The Paphos Regional Board of Tourism (PRBT) took part in the International Mediterranean Tourism in Tel Aviv this week…
Tourists from Britain to Cyprus are increasing, according to British High Commissioner
The number of tourists from Britain visiting Cyprus is increasing, according to the British High Commissioner Matthew Kidd, who hosted on Wednesday a reception for…
Stormy weather and snow in Cyprus
Heavy rain and hail around Nicosia have created dangerous conditions for motorists on the Lakatamia-Anthoupolis-Kokkinotrimithia road as well as Tseriou Avenue and…
