The Department of Antiquities of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works and the Getty Conservation Institute of the USA, announce that after a long-term process, the winner of a joint international competition inaugurated in fall 2019 for the design of shelters for the mosaics and other sensitive archaeological remains at the archaeological site of Nea Paphos, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the architectural office of Hugh Broughton Architects.
Responding to the expectations and the increasing demands of the traveling public, Hermes Airports has proceeded with the upgrade and expansion of the parking area at Paphos Airport.
Cyprus Airways recently announced its traffic results for July of this year. The airline carried over 59,000 passengers (+212 percent) and operated 429 (+207 percent more flights) over the same period in 2021. Average seat load factors for the month stood at 92 percent whilst on time performance (OTP) figures show that 76 percent of flights operated on time.
Yannis Karousos, minister of transport, communications and works, Cyprus, on August 01, inspected, in the presence of the mayor of Nicosia, Konstantinos Giorkatzis, the first three bus stops/shelters that were installed on Makariou Avenue 3 (commercial triangle) in Nicosia.
A spectacular event was held at Limassol Marina on July 19, featuring haute couture fashion, luxury yachts and supercars.
On the basis of the results of the passenger survey carried out by the statistical service, revenue from Cyprus tourism reached EUR221,0 million in May of this year, compared to EUR76,7 million in May 2021.
When abroad, hiring a car allows individuals the freedom to be able to drive where they like, on their own schedule. It can be particularly useful on family holidays to avoid the hassle of public transport.
New research has revealed that the most affordable European city break for couples is Warsaw in Poland. The average cost for a two-day vacation for two people in Poland’s capital city is GBP426.
The online competition of Larnaka Tourism Board and Cyprus Airways for a prize draw of five airline tickets was successfully completed, marking the airline’s five successful years of operation at Larnaka International Airport, and also providing the tourism board with the opportunity to highlight its advantageous characteristic of combining traditional and authentic areas and attractions with the modern, vibrant face of the city.
A total number of 121.146 residents of Cyprus returned from a trip abroad in June of this year, compared to 35.361 in the corresponding month in 2021, recording an increase of 242,6 percent.