According to Airports Council International (ACI) Europe, passenger traffic at European airports rose nine percent year-on-year in the first half of the year (H1).

Luis Fonsi, the singer of the song Despacito, which has more than six billion hits on YouTube, visited Cyprus on August 10 for a unique concert in Ayia Napa, as part of his Love and Dance world tour.

According to Passengers Survey, 531,030 tourists arrived in Cyprus in July, a year-on-year increase of 10.1 percent.

Following a successful 2016 summer season, with the city welcoming 11.4 percent of Cyprus’ total tourist arrivals, Larnaca is expected to reach even higher numbers this year with equally positive data.

With the mission of supporting philanthropic activities primarily in the places where he lived, including the UK, Greece, Cyprus and Monaco, Stelios Haji-Ioannou, founder, Stelios Philanthropic Foundation recently congratulated seven London School of Economics’ (LSE) graduates who achieved either a first class or upper second class degree at the end of their three-year academic course.

Larnaka Tourism Board has announced that the funding for the transfer of the city’s tennis court has been found and excavation works can finally start to unveil an ancient port.

Aiming to promote the city through its myths, traditions, history, religion and people, as well as highlighting its status as the European Capital of Culture 2017, Cyprus Press and Information Office in collaboration with Pafos2017 organised a street photography exhibition under the theme Pafos, A Work of Art.

Following a EUR50 million reconstruction and upgrade of its entire infrastructure, Amada Colossos Resort in Rhodes reopened its doors on July 15 welcoming families and couples in its luxurious ultra all-inclusive hotel.

During the period July 27 – December 31, Athens International Airport is hosting an exhibition dedicated to the early history of Cyclades, informing visitors on one of the leading and most resilient civilisations in the Greek prehistory.

Cyprus Department of Antiquities and Cyprus Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works have announced the completion of this year’s season of excavations at Geronissos Island.