The Cyprus Travel Agents Association (ACTA) and the Tourist and Travel Agencies Association of Greece (HATTA) confirmed on April 24 via teleconference that they intend to cooperate and submit a joint proposal to the relevant two government departments.

Speaking at the 65th Annual ACTA General Assembly, dedicated to the travel agent, Vassilis Stamataris, president, ACTA, said that all ministries should contribute to promoting tourism.

Speaking at ACTA's 64th Annual General Meeting, Vasilis Stamataris, president, Association of Cyprus Travel Agents, said that “the current year has so far seen the best performance and the most promising prospects for further positive results.”

Cyprus Hotels Association, Association of Cyprus Tourist Enterprises and Association of Cyprus Travel Agents welcomed a parliamentary vote on the formation of a Deputy Ministry of Tourism in Cyprus.

Cyprus’ Consumer Protection Service confirmed the new law on package travel and the strengthening of travellers' rights has come into force since July 01.

Cyprus Tourism Organisation’s (CTO) board and chairman met with the heads of local tourism associations to discuss a recent drop in bookings from Russia.

Dinos Kakkouras, chairman, Association of Cyprus Travel Agents (ACTA) has stressed the need for direct promotion of Cyprus’ National Tourism Strategy, highlighting its catalytic role in the modernisation of the industry.

During the seminar titled; Chinese Tourist Welcome, matters relating to the strategic framework of attract Chinese tourists and serving their basic service principles were presented.

The Association of Cyprus Travel Agents (ACTA) in collaboration with the Health Services Support and Promotion Agency Cyprus, organised a workshop titled, Creating Packages for the Health Tourism Industry in Cyprus - Cluster formation.

The annual conference of the Association of Cyprus Travel Agents (ACTA) hosted state officials, airline managers, ambassadors, parliament members, representatives of tourism organisations, along with other guests.