DP World welcomed the minister of transport, communications and works of the Republic of Cyprus, Alexis Vafeades and the shipping deputy minister to the president of the Republic of Cyprus, Marina Hadjimanolis, at its Dubai Headquarters on 25 and 26th of March 25-26.

The arrivals of tourists reached 125.034 this February compared to 119.081 in February 2023, recording an increase of five percent.

The traditional streets of Piale Pasha area in Larnaca have seen their local character given a new makeover via a slew of projects in recent years that have respectfully upgraded the area in-line with its traditional character, including two projects completed at the start of this year. 

March 14 marked the opening ceremony of Cyprus Airways Ticketing Office in Larnaca Airport, which enables Cyprus Airways to assist passengers directly and foster a relationship of trust and commitment among the airline and its target market.

The travel and tourism sector witnessed the announcement of 93 deals globally during the first two months of 2024, an year-on-year (YoY) decline of 22.5 percent compared to the announcement of 120 deals during the same period in 2023, revealed GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

In 2023, the number of nights spent in EU tourist accommodation reached 2.9 billion. This represents a 6.1 percent increase compared with 2022 and a 1.4 percent increase compared with the pre-pandemic 2019. 

Beyond the airlines commitment to enhance connectivity and provide a seamless travel experience characterised by comfort, convenience, and unparalleled hospitality on board and on the ground, Cyprus Airways’ aim is to create a rich and diverse schedule that satisfies more than just the need for transportation.

Based on the results of the passenger’s survey carried out by the Statistical Service, revenue from tourism in Cyprus reached EUR74,3 million in December 2023 compared to EUR57,6 million in the corresponding month of 2022, recording an increase of 29 percent.

Larnaka Tourism Board (LTB) held its annual trade tour for employees in the tourism and hotel industry today with the aim of familiarising them with new or lesser-known places of interest and tourist activities within Larnaca region.

Cyprus Airways, the flag carrier of the island, has established the 'Cyprus Airways Flying Academy'. This flight training organisation offers EASA Flight training courses, ranging from private to commercial and airline transport Licenses, with type ratings to follow soon.