The Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) has been closely monitoring developments with regard to the COVID-19 outbreak at local and global scale and has been following the advice provided by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Cyprus Government, acting in a proactive manner.

On the basis of the results of the Cyprus Passengers Survey, arrivals of tourists reached 105,592 in February of this year, remaining constant compared to February 2019, when they reached 105,571.

International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated annually on March 08 around the world.

Cyprus Airways was awarded as the Best New Entrant Performance at the Athens International Airport (AIA), as a recognition of its successful performance in 2019 in regard to its flights to and from Athens.

The Airport Career Day organised by Hermes Airports at Larnaka Airport on March 06-07 was successfully completed.

Cyprus Airways announced the appointment of Zekri Tours as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in Egypt.

In view also of the recent official commencement of the new Deputy Ministry for Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, the Cyprus Shipping Chamber welcomes the completion of two years since the establishment of the Shipping Deputy Ministry, on March 01,2018, whilst observing with satisfaction the successful operation of the deputy ministry, so far.

The public now has the opportunity to view and track the rapid progress of the City of Dreams Mediterranean Integrated Casino Resort (ICR) through its website (www.cityofdreamsmed.com.cy/progress.html).

Paphos International Airport (PFO), located just six kilometers from the city of Paphos and adjacent to the coast, provides access to popular sea resorts in areas such as Kato Paphos, Coral Bay, Latchi, Pissouri, Limassol and the mountain resorts of Platres and Troodos.

Demonstrating its continued commitment to bolster Cyprus’ tourism industry and contribute to the local business community, Melco supported the Annual Hotel Conference of the Cyprus Hotel Association (CHA - PASYXE) for the second consecutive year, with City of Dreams Mediterranean Integrated Casino-Resort (ICR) participating as the Gold Sponsor of the event.