Cyprus Tourism Organisation News
Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, opens in Cyprus
Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Limassol opened its doors this week, becoming the first internationally branded luxury resort in Cyprus.
Jolivet to lead new Amara hotel in Limassol, Cyprus
Xavier Jolivet has been appointed general manager at Amara, Stademos Hotels’ newest development. The property is set to open in Limassol in May.
Radisson Hotel Group signs with SunnySeeker to grow Cyprus presence
Building on an already-successful partnership, the new deal will see the group grow its existing portfolio in the country to six hotels and almost 1,000 rooms by 2025.
Radisson Larnaca Beach Resort to open next year
The Radisson hotel brand is to expand in southern Europe with the signing of the Radisson Larnaca Beach Resort on the island of Cyprus. The resort is due to open in the autumn next year.
Cobalt Air ceases operations as talks with creditors collapse
Cyprus-based airline Cobalt Air has ceased operations after failing to agree new financial arrangements with creditors. Passengers with outstanding tickets were urged not to go to Larnaca or any other airport, as no further departures were planned.
Amara set to join Cypriot hospitality scene in spring next year
Opening in the vibrant coastal town of Limassol, the hotel is poised above an enchanting sandy beach and azure waters, with each of the 207 artfully appointed rooms and suites boasting unobstructed views of the Mediterranean Sea and wider horizon.
VFS Global launches new Cyprus visa centres in UK
To offer greater accessibility and a seamless application process to UK residents and foreign nationals in the UK who plan to travel to the popular holiday destination of Cyprus and need visa related services, VFS Global has launched four new application centres for the Embassy of Republic of Cyprus.
Cobalt Air re-establishes Larnaca-London connection
Cobalt Air, Cyprus’ largest airline, has inaugurated a new daily service between London Heathrow and Larnaca, re-establishing an important link last served by the former Cyprus Airways in 2015.
Cyprus sees record tourism figures for 2017
The Cyprus Tourism Organisation is celebrating a record-breaking year for tourism with global visitors up 14.6 per cent in 2017 compared to 2016. From January to December 2017, Cyprus’ global tourist arrivals reached 3,652,073; a 14.6 per cent increase on 2016.
Cobalt Air to connect Heathrow with Larnaca, Cyprus
Cobalt Air will launch a new daily service beginning, linking London Heathrow with Larnaca, Cyprus, on March 27th. Cobalt Air is the only carrier offering connections to Cyprus from London’s three main airports: Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted.
Cyprus Tourism Organisation records strong November visitor figures
The Cyprus Tourism Organisation has revealed November 2017 was a successful month for both UK and global visitors with year-on-year arrivals up 18.4 per cent and 16.5 per cent respectively.
Cyprus on track for record tourism figures in 2017
The Cyprus Tourism Organisation has revealed is set to be another record-breaking year for the island, with January to October 2017 figures already exceeding total visitor arrivals in 2016.