https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/online-booking-scams-skyrocket
Scams involving online booking platforms have exploded over the past 18 months, with fraudsters increasingly targeting tourists, according to a report by Kathimerini.gr....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-extends-ev-charging-grants-by-two-months
The deadline for applications for the second phase of the "Electrification with 1000" grant program has been extended by two months, now closing on September 30, 2024, at 12:00 a.m., the Department of Electromechanical Services announced....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/rising-costs-of-utilities-and-dining-out-are-hitting-home
The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) in Cyprus remained steady at 3% in June, according to data released on Wednesday by the Cyprus Statistical Service (CyStat). ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/copenhagen-s-new-plan-for-tourists-have-fun-save-the-planet
Copenhagen is turning tourism on its head with a cool new idea: rewarding visitors who go green! Instead of getting mad at tourists for causing problems, the city's tourism agency, Wonderful Copenhagen, wants to give them perks for making eco-friendly choices....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/thousands-protest-mass-tourism-in-barcelona-shouting-tourists-go-home
Thousands of protesters marched through Barcelona over the weekend to express their anger at the overwhelming impact of mass tourism on Spain's most visited city. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/ice-cream-prices-melt-wallets-by-8-07-more
As temperatures rise, so do the prices of summer essentials in Cyprus, with ice creams, package holidays, and hotel stays seeing noticeable hikes compared to last month, according to data released by the Cyprus Consumers Association....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-announces-€10-million-boost-for-cyprus-tourism
President Nikos Christodoulides announced a €10 million increase in the 2025 budget for the Deputy Ministry of Tourism to enhance Cyprus's international promotion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/2-of-winter-visitors-to-cyprus-stay-in-occupied-areas
A new survey from Hermes Airports shows that 2% of tourists visiting Cyprus during the winter months (October 2023 - March 2024) stayed in the occupied areas. Additionally, 3% visited the occupied areas while staying in the free areas....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-larnaca-the-new-limassol
Larnaca is dynamically emerging as a key player in investments and major developments, making significant strides in recent years and capturing a new image....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/king-jason-zante-invites-guests-to-experience-the-art-of-slow-living
On June 29th, 2024 King Jason Zante opens its doors and invites discerning travelers to embark on a journey of tranquillity......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-hoteliers-face-mixed-bag-of-occupancy-rates-in-june
The hotel industry in Paphos province experienced a varied start to June, gradually improving as the month progressed, according to Euripides Loizides, President of the Paphos Hoteliers Association....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/the-$10-billion-plan-to-rebuild-cyprus-s-ghost-town
The Turkish newspaper Sözcü has drawn attention to Varosha, an abandoned area in Famagusta, calling it the "Las Vegas of the Mediterranean." The paper says it would take $10 billion to bring the ghost town back to life after being abandoned for 50 years....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/small-homeless-communities-pop-up-in-us-cities
In a dreary part of downtown Atlanta, shipping containers have been transformed into an oasis for dozens of previously unsheltered people who now proudly call a former parking lot home....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fires-devastate-homes-and-solar-park-communities-reeling
Twenty-one houses, including three completely destroyed, were among the casualties of fires that swept through the Paphos district over the last two days, Deputy Prefect George Chrysafini reported Wednesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-rages-out-of-control-illegal-garbage-dump-possible-cause-pics
A fire that broke out around 12:39 on Tuesday afternoon between the communities of Psathi and Polemi in Paphos is still raging out of control, and has spread to the communities of Kourtaka,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/passenger-traffic-up-at-larnaca-and-paphos-airports-amid-drop-in-hotel-bookings
Passenger traffic at Larnaca and Paphos airports increased by 4.26% in May 2024 compared to the same month in 2023, according to the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/olive-oil-prices-soar-65-in-cyprus-in-may-2024
Olive oil prices in Cyprus surged by 65% in May 2024 compared to the same month last year, and increased by 2% from April 2024, according to the Consumer Index table compiled by the Cyprus Consumer Association and released on Friday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fti-bankruptcy-adds-to-woes-of-cyprus-tourism-sector
The recent bankruptcy of German tour operator FTI has sent ripples through the Cyprus tourism industry, highlighting both immediate concerns and long-term implications....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/900-tourists-in-cyprus-affected-by-fti-group-bankruptcy
Around 900 tourists who purchased travel packages from the German-based FTI Group, which has recently filed for bankruptcy, are currently in Cyprus, Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis said Tuesday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/unpaid-debts-from-fti-touristik-bankruptcy-threaten-cyprus-hotels
The European tourism market has been jolted by the bankruptcy of FTI Touristik, a major German travel organiser. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-rejects-fti-group-s-bailout-plea-leading-to-bankruptcy
FTI Group, Europe’s third-largest travel provider, declared bankruptcy today following unsuccessful negotiations with the federal government, impacting 11,000 employees and tens of thousands of travelers currently on holiday or with future bookings....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/koumis-praises-larnaca-s-tourism-milestone-with-new-brand
Larnaca’s new brand identity was presented on Friday aimed at attracting more tourism to the coastal town....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hoteliers-express-concern-over-slowdown-in-summer-bookings
The chair of the Cyprus Hotel Association (PASYXE), Thanos Michaelides, expressed concerns over a summer slowdown in bookings, fearing that 2024 might end with fewer reservations compared to last year. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-welcomes-foreign-workers-amidst-hotel-staffing-crisis
The accord forged by the Ministry of Labour alongside employer and trade union representatives to tackle workforce shortages, especially prevalent......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/imported-wine-squeezes-cyprus-market
According to Kathimerini reporter, Andreas Karamitas, wine marketing in Cyprus boasts an annual turnover of approximately €7 million, a sum primarily fueled by domestic consumption rather than exports, which only account for around €1 million. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/your-perfect-easter-getaway-atlantica-hotels-resorts-invites-you
If you're considering where to spend your Easter holidays, the hotels of Atlantica Hotels & Resorts group are the ideal destination....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-seasons-yachts-plans-130-port-visits-in-30-countries
In the bustling cruise market, Four Seasons Yachts has made a splash, unveiling its inaugural vessel flaunting 95 opulent suites and set to embark on its maiden voyage come January 2026....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-gears-up-for-easter-holiday-travel
With the Easter holidays on the horizon and favorable weather beckoning, Cypriots are organizing their getaways, both domestic and international. As the country's hotels prepare to open at full capacity next week, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/edward-guk-s-pizza-revolution-at-the-seablings
Edward Guk, a 24-year-old culinary sensation with roots in Russia and training from the esteemed Le Cordon Bleu London, has been causing quite a stir with his pizza creations at The SeaBlings in Limassol....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/polish-interest-peaks-as-famagusta-tourism-draws-attention
There is an increased interest in organized trips from Poland, in the free area of Famagusta, the Famagusta Tourist Development and Promotion Company, which participated in an exhibition recently organized in Poland, notes in a press release....
