News: Tourism
Cyprus news in the “Tourism” category — updated throughout the day.
TourismCyprus raises share of licensed hotels to about 45%, tourism deputy minister tells parliament
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus has increased the share of licensed hotels to around 45% from 5–6% in 2023, Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis told parliament on Tuesday as authorities work to address a long-standing…
TourismWizz Air to host online open day for Pilot Academy in Larnaca
Larnaca, Cyprus. Wizz Air said it will host an online open day for the Wizz Air Pilot Academy…
TourismCypriot return trips and tourist arrivals rise in January, Cystat says
Nicosia, Cyprus. The number of Cypriot residents returning from trips abroad rose to 170,045 in January, up 15…
TourismCyprus hotel bookings rise over carnival weekend as Green Monday demand remains strong
Nicosia, Cyprus. Hotel bookings during the three-day carnival weekend were encouraging and demand for the Green Monday holiday…
TourismCyprus steps up cycling tourism push after hosting Polish cycling clubs in Paphos
Paphos, Cyprus. Cyprus has intensified efforts to position itself as a cycling tourism destination after the Paphos regional…
TourismCyprus approves National Tourism Strategy 2035 targeting 5 million visitors with sustainability focus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus has approved a new National Tourism Strategy to 2035 targeting 5 million visitors while upgrading…
TourismCyprus tourism records 4.5 million arrivals and €3.6 billion in receipts in 2025, Eurobank analysis says
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ tourism sector recorded all-time high arrivals and revenues in 2025, supported by real income gains…
TourismDP World Limassol CEO says cruise industry could drive Cypriot growth with sustainable practices
Limassol, Cyprus. DP World Limassol CEO Charles Pitout said the cruise industry could become a key driver of…
TourismAegean Airlines to resume Paphos-Athens flights with three weekly services from July 3, 2026
Paphos, Cyprus. Aegean Airlines will resume flights between Paphos and Athens, adding three weekly services from July 3,…
TourismZela Jet to act as Fly Cycladic’s exclusive sales agent in Cyprus for private flights within Greece
Athens, Greece. Zela Jet, owned by Cypriot entrepreneur Andreas Christodoulides, has announced a strategic partnership with Fly Cycladic…
TourismCyprus confirms direct flights to Kazakhstan starting June 2026
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ Deputy Ministry of Tourism confirmed the launch of regular direct flights between Kazakhstan and Cyprus,…