Archive for the 'Tourism' Category

The Cypriot Tourism sector marking a sound recovery

The tourism sector in Cyprus was marking a sound recovery following a dip during the global economic downturn and an increase in holidaymakers from Germany helped Cyprus tourist arrivals grow by 14.8 percent in March from a year earlier – the first rise in 15 months, according statistical data.
The news is a welcome boost to [...]

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Cyprus hopes the new airport will boost tourism

Larnaca will soon benefit from a new international airport that can handle up to 7.5 million people annually with a provision to extend this to nearly 10 million when the need arises.
Cypriot President Demetris Christofias opened the new Larnaca terminal, built by a consortium of French and Cypriot companies, at a ceremony attended by French [...]

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Cyprus to relax rules for Iranian property investors

Cypriot minister of commerce, Antonis Paschalides, is putting a proposal to parliament that would grant Iranian investors permanent residency in the Cyprus, according to reports.
Mr. Antonis Paschalides has said that the government wants to assist the stay of Iranians who buy a property in Cyprus provided that the price of the house exceeds a certain [...]

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Cyprus is rebranding as an exclusive, luxury holiday destination

Cyprus is currently rebranding itself as a luxury holiday destination as holidays has been hit hard worldwide due to continuing economic recession, according to reports.
Tourism in the country has been reduced during the last 12 months as the recession continues to grip the UK. Cyprus has struggled to attract budget travelers who instead have opted [...]

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Cyprus is rebranding as an exclusive, luxury holiday destination

Cyprus is currently rebranding itself as a luxury holiday destination as holidays has been hit hard worldwide due to continuing economic recession, according to reports.
Tourism in the country has been reduced during the last 12 months as the recession continues to grip the UK. Cyprus has struggled to attract budget travelers who instead have opted [...]

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New-year celebrations in Paphos attracts festive holidaymakers

While other towns in Cyprus will enjoy firework displays and other extravaganzas on New Year eve, PAPHOS is gearing up to create the world’s largest chicken doner kebab, according to a media outlet.
There will be Christmas decorations and New Year events for festive holidaymakers to enjoy in Paphos. Cyprus mail has reported that Local cooks [...]

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New artificial island in Cyprus is set to increase tourism

As if one sun-blessed island was not enough, an artificial island is being built off the town of Limassol in Cyprus, it has been reported.
The Aristo developers has said that the island will be constructed as part of the redevelopment of the town’s marina, which it states is one of four across the country for [...]

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Cyprus begins new campaigns to bring in tourists

Tourism officials in Cyprus have proposed new plans designed to boost the island’s tourist industry.
Phoebe Katsouri, director general of Cyrus Tourism Organization has said that they are looking to identify potential markets and clients who can help maintain current tourism levels, which could be good news for people with property in Cyprus. Ms Katsouri also [...]

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Cyprus perfect for mini-break tourists

Cyprus has been praised for providing visitors with a unique holiday experience and considered to be perfect for weekend breaks.
According to City AM, The Mediterranean country enjoys hot and sunny weather for most of the year and visitors to the island can enjoy activities such as golf, diving, walking, rambling or relaxing on its blue [...]

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Paphos hoping to attract more tourists

Construction of a new terminal and runway extension at Paphos International Airport in in south west Cyprus has been opened to public and has seen its first arrival, a Finnair flight.
Spokesman for builder Hermes Adam Aspris told that the terminal’s first day had ended without any issues, according to The Cypriot Daily Mail reports.The airport-technology.com [...]

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