Cyprus tourist arrivals reached 75,867 this January compared to 62,611 year-on-year, a 21.2 percent increase, according to a passenger survey conducted by statistical service, CyStat.

Pafilia Property Developers has unveiled a new brand identity for its luxury resort, Minthis, previously known as Minthis Hills. The new brand was introduced to reflect the resort’s evolution.

The Department of Antiquities, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, announced that the French Archaeological Mission of Kition conducted a second campaign of excavations on the Kition-Bamboula site’s northern part in October 2017.

Cyprus’ first integrated casino resort, City of Dreams Mediterranean, has launched its official website. Available in English and Greek, the website includes project details and information on the Integrated Casino Resorts Cyprus consortium. The website also features a media centre and a section dedicated to the island.

Maria Armenaki, Famagusta’s Carnival Queen, was officially crowned during the region’s recent Tsiknopempti ‘Smoky Thursday’ celebrations.

Leptos Group members Leptos Calypso Hotels and Neapolis University Pafos have been presented the Gold Hospitality Sponsor Award and Honorary Award, recognising their support and assistance while Paphos was 2017 European Capital of Culture.