Archive for the 'Tourism' Category
The tourism sector in Cyprus was marking a sound recovery following a dip during the global economic downturn. Lefkos Phylactides, Acting Director General of the Cyprus Tourism Organization (CTO) has said that the environment of the tourism industry is as intensively competitive as ever and the continuous improvement and renewal of the whole spectrum of [...]
October 20th, 2010 | Posted in Tourism, Travel | No Comments
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 [...]
June 15th, 2010 | Posted in Tourism, Travel | No Comments
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 [...]
December 4th, 2009 | Posted in Infrastructure, Tourism | No Comments
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 [...]
April 12th, 2009 | Posted in Tourism | No Comments
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 [...]
March 24th, 2009 | Posted in Luxury property, Tourism | No Comments
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 [...]
March 16th, 2009 | Posted in Latest news, Tourism, Travel | No Comments
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 [...]
December 28th, 2008 | Posted in Paphos, Tourism | No Comments
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 [...]
December 24th, 2008 | Posted in Real estate news, Tourism | No Comments
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 [...]
December 14th, 2008 | Posted in Tourism, Travel | No Comments
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 [...]
December 7th, 2008 | Posted in Rentals, Tourism | No Comments