Costas Koumis, deputy minister of tourism, Cyprus, gave the below speech at the recent Travel Expo 2025 Exhibition, which took place on April 25.

Cyprus arrivals of tourists reached 200,736 in March of this year compared to 202,256 in March 2024, recording a decrease of 0,8 percent.

Based on the results of the Passengers Survey carried out by the Statistical Service, Cyprus’ revenue from tourism reached EUR69,2 million in January, recording an increase of 53,1 percent as compared to January 2024 (EUR45,2 million).

Mark your sporting calendars for the island’s first-ever Coastal Regatta, organised by Limassol Marina and Ayia Napa Marina. Cyprus is setting a new standard in the world of yacht racing, calling all captains and crew of the Limassol yachting community to join in the first of its kind prestigious nautical event.

The Romanian airline AnimaWings, officially unveiled its two brand-new Airbus A220-300 aircraft, recently delivered from the Airbus factory in Mirabel, Canada.

Hermes Airports on March 21 announced that it has completed the financing process for Phase 2 works, with the signing of all agreements with the banks which are financing the project.

In February of this year, the total government employment increased by 599 persons (1,1 percent) in comparison to the corresponding month of 2024 and reached 55.296 persons.

A significant action to combat the issue of decreasing fish stocks and the flat seabed’s lack of havens for marine life was recently taken with the submerging of the Lambousa II vessel at Larnaca Marine Protected Area (MPA) in Voroklini.

Based on the results of the Passengers Survey carried out by the Statistical Service, Cyprus revenue from tourism reached EUR86,9 million in December 2024, recording an increase of 17 percent as compared to the corresponding month of 2023, (EUR74,3 million).

Calling all eco-conscious drivers: imagine pulling up to a sleek, state-of-the-art charging station, plugging in, and enjoying a coffee by the sea while your electric vehicle powers up for its next adventure.