The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) held a videoconference on September 29 of this year, with the Members of the European Parliament for Cyprus, within the framework of its close and long-term cooperation with the Cyprus representatives in the various European decision-making institutions.

The World Tourism Day is celebrated annually on the September 27, acting as a reminder of the industry’s key role in a country’s economic growth and its contribution to the society.

Every year, at the end of September the international shipping Community celebrates the World Maritime Day, which has been established and celebrated by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).

Statement by the President of the Cyprus Hotel Association Harris Loizides on the occasion of World Tourism Day

As we are all counting our loses in the tourism industry, due to the pandemic and its consequences, this year’s World Tourism Day celebrated on 27 September  was an opportunity to send a message of hope and optimism reminding everyone that tourism and travelling create moments of happiness and authentic experiences.

In the context of the European Program Civitas Destinations, on September 18  of this year, a night ride in Limassol’s city centre took place.

Cyprus Airways announced the launch of ticket sales for winter 2020 – 2021. The winter schedule includes Athens and Heraklion, as well as the addition of a new route Moscow - Larnaca. The Cypriot airline is also planning to resume flights to Tel Aviv, as soon as the situation with Covid-19 stabilises.

On September 16 Ayia Napa Marina welcomed a visit from their chairman, Naguib Sawiris.

At the Ayia Napa Marina site, Sawiris shared his excitement with the projects team.. Sawiris took a tour around the premises and the construction site while he was briefed about the latest developments and the progress by Stavros Caramondanis, CEO, Ayia Napa Marina.

The arrivals of tourists to Cyprus reached 104,261 in August of this year compared to 553,845 in August 2019, recording a decrease of 81,2 percent.

In the context of maintaining and upgrading the training of its staff, Leptos Estates recently organised a seminar and tour of its latest projects, familiarising members of the sales and marketing departments.