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.

In 2023, there were 6.3 million commercial flights in the EU. The number of flights remained below pre-pandemic levels in 2019 (7.0 million). 

In 2022, EU countries produced 4.8 million pairs of skis and snowboards, an increase of 37 percent when compared with 2021. Almost half of these items (2.2 million; 45 percent) were produced in Austria. 

Limassol Marina has announced the arrival of MATA, hailed as the first and only Korean restaurant in Cyprus.

Based on the results of the Passengers Survey carried out by the Statistical Service, revenue from tourism for Cyprus reached EUR113,7 million in November 2023 compared to EUR96,4 million in the corresponding month of 2022, recording an increase of 17,9 percent.