In line with its strategic plans to further strengthen the bilateral relations between Cyprus and Russia, Yiannis Karousos, mayor, Ayia Napa Municipality, welcomed Chriestin Victor, mayor, Municipality of Gelendzhik to Ayia Napa.

In January, Cyprus welcomed a total of 62,611 visitors, a year-on-year surge of 28.8 percent.

FOLLOWING 2015’S SUCCESS, THE TOURISM INDUSTRY HAS CONTINUED ON ITS STEADY UPWARD PATH WITH JANUARY

DESPITE MANY NEGATIVE DEVELOPMENTS, SUCH AS THE CLOSURE OF CYPRUS AIRWAYS AND

OVER 7.6 MILLION PASSENGERS PASSED THROUGH THE ISLAND’S AIRPORTS IN 2015, SETTING A NEW MILESTONE FOR THE COUNTRY.

NIOVI PARISINOU is the new public relations and communications executive of Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI).