The hugely significant global distinction recently bestowed upon Lefkara village by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) was recently officially announced by Lefkara Municipality and Larnaka Tourism Board (LTB) in the presence of the Cyprus deputy minister of tourism. Through this distinction, Lefkara has joined the international network of ‘Best Tourism Villages’.

A pioneering initiative took place today in Larnaca with a guided tour specifically-designed for the visually impaired. The tour was jointly organised by the Larnaka Tourism Board (LTB), Youth Board of Cyprus (ONEK) and Larnaka Municipality, in cooperation with the Agios Varnavas School for the Blind.

New research reveals that Cyprus ranks fifth in the top 10 cheapest destinations for sunshine. 

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) welcomes the positions adopted by the Environment Committee (ENVI) of the European Parliament, on the revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) under the ‘Fit for 55’ legislative package and especially the role of the commercial operators and the creation of a Shipping sector dedicated fund.

Rhapsody of the Seas to welcome guests in Limassol, Cyprus, for the 2022 and 2023 seasons. Following a successful summer sailing from Limassol, Cyprus, Royal Caribbean International has announced two more seasons of cruising from Cyprus are on the horizon.

Life returns to Larnaca Port with the resumption of cruise ship arrivals following a two-year suspension of services due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hermes Airports announced Larnaca and Paphos Airports summer flight schedule with over 10 million seats available on 140 routes, which marks the return to a lot and diverse connections to and from Cyprus.

On the basis of the results of the passenger survey carried out by the Statistical Service, revenue from tourism in Cyprus reached EUR39,6 million in February of this year, compared to EUR3,8 million in February 2021 and EUR49,5 million in February 2020. 

Melco Cyprus, operator of Cyprus Casinos (C2) and the upcoming integrated resort City of Dreams Mediterranean, organised an event in celebration of International Mother’s Day on May 08 in Limassol.

Royal Jordanian Airlines (RJ) plans to introduce additional flights from Cyprus, improved transit experience through Amman and special promotions for religious and adventure tourism into Jordan.