Cyprus Tourism Drops 30% in March Amid Middle East Conflict
Tourist arrivals to Cyprus fell by 30% in March because of the war in the Middle East, the vice president of the Cyprus Travel Agents Association has said. Christos Christou…
Tourism Revenue Up 7.8% in January
Tourism revenue in Cyprus reached €74.6 million in January, a 7.8% increase from €69.2 million a year earlier, according to the Statistical Service. Per‑capita spending edged down 0.7% to €613.26,…
Qantas Cuts Domestic Capacity, Raises Fares as Fuel Costs Surge
Qantas said Tuesday it will cut domestic capacity and raise fares after lifting its fuel‑cost forecast because of the Middle East conflict and the resulting strain on global oil supplies.…
Turkey Warns Consumers to Review Package‑Tour Contracts Ahead of Holiday Season
Turkey’s Trade Ministry urged consumers to review package‑tour contracts carefully as demand for early‑booking domestic and international trips increases. The ministry said complaints often involve hotels not matching their advertised…
Lufthansa Cabin Crew to Strike for 48 Hours as Labor Dispute Deepens
Cabin crew at German airline Lufthansa have announced a 48‑hour strike, escalating a labor dispute that has already disrupted operations during the carrier’s 100th‑anniversary year. The UFO cabin crew union…
Başkentray carries more than 140 million passengers in eight years
Ankara’s Başkentray commuter rail system has carried 140.3 million passengers since it was modernized and reopened in April 2018, the Transport and Infrastructure Ministry said Monday. The ministry said the…
Turkey sees highest March cruise‑ship passenger total in 16 years
Turkey handled 41,039 cruise passengers in March, the highest figure for the month in 16 years, the Transport and Infrastructure Ministry said Monday. The ministry said 26 cruise ships called…
Discover Airlines Launches First Cyprus Flights With New Larnaca Routes
Hermes Airports has announced the arrival of Discover Airlines at Larnaca Airport, marking the Lufthansa Group leisure carrier’s first operations in Cyprus. Discover Airlines, the group’s dedicated holiday‑travel brand, operates…
Labor Ministry Announces Employment Support Plan for Hotel Sector
The Labor Ministry has announced a special employment‑support plan for the hotel sector. The plan will cover all hotels and hotel accommodations that operated between April 1 and April 30…
Cyprus Hotels See Improved Booking Trends for May
Hotel bookings in Cyprus are showing signs of improvement, with May shaping up more positively, the head of the island’s hoteliers’ association has said. Thanos Michaelides, president of the Cyprus…