Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesjå, cross-country and marathon mountain cyclist, Norway, has chosen to train in Paphos, a decision which the district has hailed as a particular honour for the area and as sending a strong message to the international cycling scene.

Pafos Regional Board of Tourism and hoteliers from the Paphos district have hailed their presence at Dutch travel exhibition Vakantiebereurs, which took place on January 09 – 14, as a resounding success.

In an attempt to promote the coastal city abroad, Pafos Regional Board of Tourism unveiled plans to participate in World Travel Market (WTM) London, one of the largest tourist fairs in Europe which will take place on November 06 – 08.

Aiming to enhance its winter offering, Cobalt Air has recently unveiled plans to start regular flights between Pafos International Airport and Moscow’s Sheremetyevo International Airport, effective from October 29.

Aiming to promote the country’s cultural heritage, while also encouraging the development of sustainable tourism, Pafos Regional Board of Tourism has recently participated in the 10th International Conference for Cultural Tourism in Europe.

Continuing its efforts to upgrade and promote Cyprus as an all-year round destination, Pafos Regional Board of Tourism has recently approved the Preliminary Budget and Promotion Plan for 2018.

With the city gearing up to welcome a high number of visitors this winter, Pafos Regional Board of Tourism has invited all tourism businesses including hoteliers, travel agents and owners of leisure centres to invest into turning the coastal city into an all year-round destination.

Further enhancing connectivity between Cyprus and Ireland, Ryanair has unveiled plans to launch twice weekly flights between Pafos International Airport and Dublin Airport, effective from April 2018.

As part of its strategy to further boost sports tourism in Cyprus, while also enabling local athletes to participate in global events, Pafos Regional Board of Tourism has recently unveiled plans to provide symbolic financial support to two local athletes.

As part of its efforts to constantly upgrade Paphos’ online resources while also promoting the city as an ideal all-year round destination for tourists, Pafos Regional Board of Tourism has recently launched a number of innovative initiatives, including  Paphos Region Map.