The contract for the Provision of Services for the Development of the National Land Transport Strategy for Cyprus (Consultancy Services for the Development of a National Land Transport Strategy for Cyprus) was signed on May 03, at the Department of Public Works. 

The Nicosia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) announced the launching of the project ‘Empowering Culture through Business: Introducing Business Academies for Culture and Creative Young Professionals in rural and remote areas.’ NCCI will be the leading partner.

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) held with success its 33rd Annual General Meeting on May 03, at the Four Seasons Hotel, in Limassol. The general meeting was the first official opportunity for the shipping industry to reconnect with a number of state and government dignitaries, political party representatives, members of the house of representatives, diplomats and representatives of professional organisations, after a prolonged period of social distancing.

The first ‘Gastronomic Creations with Halloumi’ event recently took place on May 05, organised by Larnaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and Larnaka Tourism Board (LTB) in cooperation with the Higher Hotel Institute, Cyprus (HHIC), the Cyprus Cheesemakers Association, and the Cyprus Chefs Association (CCA).

After the successful organisation of the Christmas Villages in 2021-2022 by the Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Tourism, a grant scheme has been announced for the organisation of the following one, 2022-2023.

A total number of 59,918 residents of Cyprus returned from a trip abroad in March of this year, compared to 13,289 in the corresponding month in 2021, recording an increase of 350,9 percent.

Cyprus arrivals of tourists reached 128,840 in March compared to 8,811 in March 2021 and to 55,342 tourist arrivals in March 2020.

Melco Resorts & Entertainment, operator of Cyprus Casinos (C2) and the upcoming integrated resort City of Dreams Mediterranean, Cyprus’ first integrated resort, has once again been honored by 2022 Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) with a collective total of 97 Stars, including 17 Five-Star awards, maintaining its leading position among Macau and Asia’s integrated resort operators.

All the members of the marina operations team and the crew of M/Y Esmeralda based at Limassol Marina, became ‘Safety at Sea’ ambassadors in partnership with the Cyprus Marine Environment Protection Association (CYMEPA).

The Archaeological Museum of the Larnaca district has reopened following extensive renovations and offers a modern take on old treasures, including an impressive collection of rare sarcophagi.