Cyprus Airways has been awarded for its efforts to enrich the local tourism product, winning an honorary accolade at the Cyprus Tourism Awards 2020, which was held at Nicosia’s Lemon Park on September 23. 

On the basis of the results of the Cyprus Passenger Survey carried out by the statistical service, revenue from tourism in June of this year reached EUR6,7 million compared to EUR350,4 million in the corresponding month of the previous year, recording a decrease of 98,1 percent.

The Deputy Ministry of Tourism Cyprus, fully aware of the difficulties arising from the necessary restriction of gatherings, although also taking into account the fact that continuing tourism education is particularly important for the travel industry, launched a series of tourism education programmes, via the Internet, for tourism industry staff.

The Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative (CSTI) conveyed a message that during these difficult times, their thoughts are with all the people in the tourism industry who are affected the most as a result of the under-tourism that we are experiencing at the moment and probably the coming months.

The Deputy Ministry of Tourism, Cyprus, part of its efforts to upgrade the gastronomy sector and the services offered in outdoor dining areas, recently announced the launch of a grants plan for leisure Centres.

The Deputy Ministry of Tourism has informed the coastal municipalities and communities of the launch of the grant scheme for beach planning and safety projects, with an emphasis on improving infrastructure for people with disabilities during the 2019-2020 period.

September 27 of each year has been established as World Tourism Day, reminding everyone of the size and importance of the tourism sector not only economically but also at a cultural, social and political level.

On the basis of the results of the Cyprus Passengers Survey, 166,175 residents of Cyprus returned from a trip abroad in July compared to 164,376 in the corresponding month in 2018, recording an increase of 1,1 percent.

On the basis of the results of the Cyprus Passenger Survey, revenue from tourism reached EUR277,6 million in May compared to EUR294,7 million in the corresponding month of 2018, recording a decrease of 5,8 percent.

It was agreed by the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, Cyprus that the country is expected to soon include joined packages with Israel, Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon.