Although Cyprus forecasts warm weather until the end of November, Famagusta hoteliers are closing shop this month as the state pulls back its COVID support and tour operators shy away. In comments
Hoteliers are turning to Cypriots still in a holiday mode to boost occupancy, with tourist numbers still nowhere near those of the pre-coronavirus era, despite a last-minute upturn. While hoping an upward
Famagusta hoteliers said the past two weeks have been good for business, with more Russian tourists and Cypriots taking their annual holiday, boosting capacity to over 80%. In comments to the Financial
Cyprus hotels are given a financial lifeline as they anticipate their establishments to fill up with Cypriots during the August holidays. Traditionally most Cypriots take their annual leave mid-August when most businesses
Cyprus hotels will be paying for tourists’ rapid tests to mitigate the impact on the tourism sector following a government decision for all unvaccinated visitors to test for COVID-19 after seven days
Russia’s mixed messages have tourism stakeholders anxious as there are no signs that Moscow will lift a ban on charter flights to Cyprus even though it is increasing scheduled routes. Russian authorities
Despite no British tourists arriving at their establishments, Cyprus hotels expect to see many more Cypriot guests during the three-day holiday weekend for the Kataklysmos (Flood) Festival. However, hoteliers are not happy
As Cyprus lifts more COVID-19 restrictions, health authorities reminded the public Thursday to remain vigilant despite the improved outlook, abide by protocols, especially the Safe Pass regime. On Thursday, the Health Ministry
Cyprus hoteliers welcome the government’s decision to ease the lockdown next Monday by allowing Cypriots to book hotel stays on the island with their COVID pass. Cyprus Hotel Association Director-General, Philokypros Roussounides,
Confusion over whether tourists have a special status in Cyprus during lockdown emerged on Tuesday after hoteliers declared foreign visitors are not subject to COVID-19 restrictions, other than the curfew. Tourists are