Cyprus Airways ha on August 09 operated the first commercial flight with its new flagship aircraft in its fleet, the Airbus A220. The flight, (CY310), was operated to the Greek capital, Athens, the most popular destination on the Island’s flag carrier’s network.

The pandemic is under control and inflation also appears to be far away: Cyprus is enjoying a rush of visitors this summer.

Cyprus Airways announced this year’s June results during which it carried 59,110 passengers, doubling last year’s figures (June 2022: 29,979).

The first half (H1) of this year concluded on a positive note in terms of passenger traffic at Cyprus' airports, with a significant three percent increase compared to the corresponding period in 2019 and a total of 4,808,431 passengers. Specifically, during January-June 2023, 3,252,612 passengers travelled from Larnaca airport, while 1,555,819 passengers travelled from Paphos airport.

The new 3.5 MWp Solar Park at Larnaka International Airport was inaugurated on July 19, during a special ceremony held in the presence of the minister of transport, Alexis Vafeadis and the chairman of Hermes Airports’ board of directors, Christophe Petit.

Radisson Hotel Group continued to lead on its growth and expansion plan in the first half (H1) of this year, focused on strategic geographical expansions and a new brand architecture with the addition of the art’otel brand, which offers a unique value proposition to owners and guests that blends art with a lifestyle experience. Since the beginning of the year, the group has welcomed more than 100+ hotel openings and signings in APAC and EMEA.

New distinction for Leptos Estates in this year's European Property Awards 2023 competition for the best project with more than 20 residences for the successful Venus Gardens project.

Cyprus Airways, the islands’ flag carrier, on July 21 welcomed its first two Airbus A220 during an official inauguration ceremony held at the Private and Presidential Terminal, Skylink Services Ltd, and headed by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides.

New research has revealed the safest (and most dangerous) holiday destinations in the world. The study, conducted by security experts at ADT, looked at the crime index score, number of burglaries, the number of police officers and the percentage of people who are worried about being mugged or robbed in UK holiday hotspots to determine the safest (and most dangerous) holiday destinations. 

Based on the results of the passenger survey carried out by the Cyprus Statistical Service, revenue from tourism reached EUR217,6 million this April compared to EUR185,1 million in the corresponding month of 2022, recording an increase of 17,6 percent.