With the island having welcomed 137,013 travellers in March, registering a 40.6 percent increase over the same month in 2015, prospects remain good for the year.

Salamis Tours’ turnover touched EUR36.49 million in 2015. The company’s gross profit reached EUR11.46 million, registering a EUR2.92 million increase over 2014. The growth was mainly attributed to the reduction of operating expenses.

Following Cyprus’ completion of the financial adjustment programme in March, the European Commission (EC) issued a country report which featured in-depth reviews examining the existence and nature of possible imbalances, including concerns in the tourism field.

Revenue from tourism reached EUR29.1 million in January, as compared to EUR28.4 million in the corresponding month of 2015, showing a 2.5 percent increase in data released by the country’s national statistical service.

Tourist figures to Cyprus increased significantly in the first two months of the year, with data released by the Statistical Service showing a particular surge in Russian traveller numbers.

In line with the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment’s endeavours supporting efficient waste management practices at municipalities, Ayia Napa aims to reduce waste at seaside hotel establishments by 50 percent.

A Lebanese delegation, including travel agents, tour operators, journalist and a crew from Future TV, visited the capital and met with Constantinos Yiorkadjis, mayor, Nicosia.

Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO) welcomed a team of professional golfers and journalists from Austria. The familiarisation trip, which aimed to promote the island as the ideal destination for golf enthusiasts,

Organised by the Football Association of Finland, the ninth Cyprus Women’s Cup took place recently with matches held at GSZ Stadium, Paralimni Municipal Stadium Tasos Markou and Anagennisi Dherynia Stadium.