TOURISM Nine countries ease travel advisories while officials weigh new support for struggling hotels. Photo credit: booking.com Cyprus tourism slumps as British demand drops and bookings fall 60% Dorita Yiannakou The main source of tourism for Cyprus is weakening this year. British travelers, who make up the country’s largest tourism market, are showing hesitation and caution because of geopolitical instability in the Eastern Mediterranean. READ MORE
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