The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) welcomes the positions adopted by the Environment Committee (ENVI) of the European Parliament, on the revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) under the ‘Fit for 55’ legislative package and especially the role of the commercial operators and the creation of a Shipping sector dedicated fund.

Rhapsody of the Seas to welcome guests in Limassol, Cyprus, for the 2022 and 2023 seasons. Following a successful summer sailing from Limassol, Cyprus, Royal Caribbean International has announced two more seasons of cruising from Cyprus are on the horizon.

Life returns to Larnaca Port with the resumption of cruise ship arrivals following a two-year suspension of services due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hermes Airports announced Larnaca and Paphos Airports summer flight schedule with over 10 million seats available on 140 routes, which marks the return to a lot and diverse connections to and from Cyprus.

On the basis of the results of the passenger survey carried out by the Statistical Service, revenue from tourism in Cyprus reached EUR39,6 million in February of this year, compared to EUR3,8 million in February 2021 and EUR49,5 million in February 2020. 

Melco Cyprus, operator of Cyprus Casinos (C2) and the upcoming integrated resort City of Dreams Mediterranean, organised an event in celebration of International Mother’s Day on May 08 in Limassol.

Royal Jordanian Airlines (RJ) plans to introduce additional flights from Cyprus, improved transit experience through Amman and special promotions for religious and adventure tourism into Jordan.

The contract for the Provision of Services for the Development of the National Land Transport Strategy for Cyprus (Consultancy Services for the Development of a National Land Transport Strategy for Cyprus) was signed on May 03, at the Department of Public Works. 

The Nicosia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) announced the launching of the project ‘Empowering Culture through Business: Introducing Business Academies for Culture and Creative Young Professionals in rural and remote areas.’ NCCI will be the leading partner.

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) held with success its 33rd Annual General Meeting on May 03, at the Four Seasons Hotel, in Limassol. The general meeting was the first official opportunity for the shipping industry to reconnect with a number of state and government dignitaries, political party representatives, members of the house of representatives, diplomats and representatives of professional organisations, after a prolonged period of social distancing.