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Increased traffic is expected in the afternoon due to the return of holidaymakers
The traffic is running smoothly on the main roads according to the Police. As reported to CNA by the Press Office of the Police Headquarters, increased traffic to urban centers is expected to occur in the afternoon hours of Monday during the return of tourists. The police are appealing to drivers to be particularly careful … Read more
German tourists biggest spenders in March
German tourists were the top spenders in Cyprus in March, up from fifth last year, and dished out €779 per person which, based on an average stay of 7.9 days, works out at a cool €98.66 per day, some €30 per day more than their fellow nationals spent on the island in March 2023. School … Read more
Rare twin elephant birth; mother attacked one calf
An Asian elephant gave birth to twins in Thailand (image above, AFP), a rare event for this endangered species, after a perilous birth that injured a caregiver. Eighteen minutes after an 80-kilogramme male was born on Friday night, a 60-kilogram female elephant was born, and the mother, Pangjamjuri, suffered a nervous breakdown. A member of … Read more
800 FTI tourists stranded in Cyprus
800 tourists remain in Cyprus awaiting news about their return home after Germany’s third largest tour operator, FTI Touristik GmbH, announced insolvency proceedings. The company cooperated with 160 hotels on the island, but the bankruptcy will not have a significant impact on the market. The stranded holidaymakers are covered by a special fund and will not need to pay more to return home. The German Foreign Ministry and the German Travel Security Fund will manage the repatriation and support of affected tourists.
160 hotels in Cyprus to be affected by FTI closure
Approximately 30,000 tourists who were expected to visit Cyprus are impacted by the bankruptcy filing of travel provider FTI. This affects around 160 hotels and other businesses in Cyprus that collaborated with the Group. Bookings made through FTI are being cancelled, with efforts to cover part of the trips still underway. The impact on the tourism industry in Cyprus is significant due to various challenges the industry is facing, such as the war in Israel, economic recession in the UK, upcoming elections in the UK, the European Championship, and the Olympic Games.
Collapse of German travel group a blow to Cyprus tourism
The bankruptcy of German travel giant FTI Group has caused a potential shortfall of 30,000 bookings for Cyprus’ tourism industry. Hoteliers are facing uncertainty as tens of thousands of future bookings are at risk due to FTI’s collapse. The German market, an important source for Cypriot tourism, is further impacted by this situation, which could also affect Austria and Switzerland where the group operated.
Tourists robbed at gunpoint inside their Paphos apartment
Two Ukrainian women were victims of a home invasion and armed robbery at their holiday accommodation in Paphos, Cyprus. The incident took place around two in the afternoon when two men broke into their apartment, threatened them with pistols, and stole almost two thousand euros in cash. Police have issued arrest warrants for the perpetrators based on descriptions provided by the victims, and the Paphos CID is investigating the case as armed robbery and illegal possession of firearms.
Let the Poles in-Cyprus looking to attract more than half a million tourists, as Warsaw warms up to closer relations
Tourist diplomacy is important for bilateral relationships between countries, with Poland and Cyprus increasing their ties in recent years. Poland is becoming a significant market for Cyprus, with a growing number of Polish tourists visiting the island. The President of Poland highlighted the welcoming and safe environment in Cyprus, attracting more visitors. Brexit has decreased British tourists to Cyprus, making room for Poland to potentially become the second top tourist market. Polish investments are also increasing in Cyprus, with Polish companies setting up headquarters on the island. Additionally, Poland has a long-standing archaeological mission in Paphos, further strengthening the cultural ties between the two countries.
Four arrested for crossing attempt from north with fake ID cards
Four people in the north were accused of attempting to coordinate a crossing to the Republic using counterfeit German identity cards. They had obtained the identity cards in Turkey and had traveled to the north as tourists.