An Aegean flight from China had touched down in Larnaca on April 04.
On the basis of the results of the Cyprus Passengers Survey, 121,354 residents of Cyprus returned from a trip abroad in February compared to 102,756 in the corresponding month in 2019, recording an increase of 18,1 percent.
In February there was an increase of 18,7 percent in the trips of residents to Greece (39.,061 in February compared to 32,910 in February 2019) and 11,1 percent increase to the UK (18,389 compared to 16,553 in 2019).
Yiannis Karousos, minister of communications and works, Cyprus, issued on April 02, a decree concerning the prohibition of flights.
The decree is valid as of 12:00 am Cyprus time, April 04, and for a 14 -day period, except for those related to the transport of cargo, departure of passengers from the Republic of Cyprus and flights for humanitarian purposes.
Dear Travel and Tourism Friends
As you are all aware the COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe effect on the global travel and tourism industry.
These times are hard for all, as tourism enterprises / organisations hardly operate or have ceased to operate during this pandemic. Not to mention the immense impact this is having on industry professionals and employees.
We at Travel Trade Publications and our online products are still here to support you!
We will continue covering your news on our online platforms, on a daily basis, in the mist of this delicate pandemic climate.
Send us your news, whether it is future plans and developments of your organisation or even on how your company is currently coping during this challenging period.
You are also welcome to send your views, concerns and / or suggestions for the tourism industry.
Travel Trade Publications online news products are: Travel Trade MENA online, Travel Trade Weekly online, Travel Trade Europe online, Travel Trade Luxury online, Travel Trade Cyprus online, and Travel Trade Daily online.
You can email us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
You can access our news websites at: www.traveltradepublications.com
Our best wishes
The Travel Trade Publications Team