After the successful organisation of the Christmas Villages in 2021-2022 by the Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Tourism, a grant scheme has been announced for the organisation of the following one, 2022-2023.

A total number of 59,918 residents of Cyprus returned from a trip abroad in March of this year, compared to 13,289 in the corresponding month in 2021, recording an increase of 350,9 percent.

Cyprus arrivals of tourists reached 128,840 in March compared to 8,811 in March 2021 and to 55,342 tourist arrivals in March 2020.

Melco Resorts & Entertainment, operator of Cyprus Casinos (C2) and the upcoming integrated resort City of Dreams Mediterranean, Cyprus’ first integrated resort, has once again been honored by 2022 Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) with a collective total of 97 Stars, including 17 Five-Star awards, maintaining its leading position among Macau and Asia’s integrated resort operators.

All the members of the marina operations team and the crew of M/Y Esmeralda based at Limassol Marina, became ‘Safety at Sea’ ambassadors in partnership with the Cyprus Marine Environment Protection Association (CYMEPA).

The Archaeological Museum of the Larnaca district has reopened following extensive renovations and offers a modern take on old treasures, including an impressive collection of rare sarcophagi. 

Costas Kadis, minister of agriculture, rural development and environment, Republic of Cyprus, participated as a guest speaker at the conference on ‘Challenges and Prospects for a blue - green aquaculture’, held in Athens on April 15-16.

With flights to Larnaca not only resuming, but expanding for the new season, Larnaca Tourism Board (LTB) spoke to Maria Kouroupi, senior manager of aviation development, marketing & communications, Hermes Airports Ltd, about how connectivity and accessibility is developing at Larnaka International Airport. 

Larnaka Tourism Board (LTB) has won a trio of awards at this year’s Cyprus Tourism Awards with Gold, Silver and Bronze accolades, making it the third consecutive year of wins for LTB.

The Nicosia Tourism Board (NTB), the Deputy Ministry of Tourism and Nicosia Municipality organise free guided tours in Nicosia, from April to December of this year.