Archive for the 'Travel' 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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North Cyprus Comes Top for Retirement Abroad

Northern Cyprus, frequently overlooked in favor of its southern neighbor, offers beautiful landscapes, unspoilt beaches and holidays to northern Cyprus are becoming increasingly popular.

According to Matt Gross, of the New York Times, Northern Cyprus is attracting increasing numbers of tourists and there is a 35 per cent increase in bookings to the northern part of [...]

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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 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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Expats take advantage of Cyprus weather

Cyprus has been praised for providing visitors with a unique holiday experience which cannot be found anywhere else in Europe, a media outlet has stated.
Cyprus has been deemed a “holiday hotspot for all seasons” by Aristo Developers and they have noted that the island is a favourite location for overseas property investors looking for a [...]

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Cypriot tourist industry among top performers

Cyprus has been praised as one of the most popular holiday destinations in the whole world, according to a media report.
According to Love Cyprus, The Mediterranean country was described as the popular holiday destination for 12 months of the year, which has in turn created opportunities for overseas property buyers. Marios Christodoulou, spokesperson for the [...]

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Cyprus winter sunshine attracts tourists

Cyprus has been suggested as a good destination for tourists who want to enjoy some winter sunshine.
According to the Telegraph, Cyprus is mostly good to visit at this time of year because of its Mediterranean climate, temperatures characteristically in the mid-20s. The publication stated that the pleasant temperatures in winter means sightseeing would be more [...]

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Famagusta set to become prime property hotspo

Former Cypriot tourist centre Famagusta will become popular among overseas property investors if reunification talks are successful.
Famagusta has traditionally been one of the more popular cities for foreign investors and had 95% of Cyprus’s tourism before the 1974 Turkish invasion. Property investment firm International Property Group (IPG) has stated that the region would see immediate [...]

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Cyprus tourist numbers reach record levels

The visitor numbers in Cyprus for a holiday has exceeded record levels, new figures have shown.
The tourism industry in Cyprus recorded an increase in the number of foreign arrivals last month. The Financial Mirror has cited government official data as more than 307,000 vacationers visited the Mediterranean island in June which is 8.8 per cent [...]

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Cyprus attracts cultural tourists

Cyprus attracts many foreign tourists due to its diverse range of attractions. Gulf Weekly has reported recently that Cyprus offers many attractive attributes including good food, culture, history and architecture.
Cyprus has traditionally been known for its mountain ranges, beaches and warm climate, the government is now launching promotional campaigns to draw attention to the island’s [...]

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