{"id":8562,"date":"2024-04-17T13:00:58","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T10:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ch.jfdi.cc\/?p=8562"},"modified":"2024-04-17T13:00:58","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T10:00:58","slug":"rural-tourism-in-cyprus-on-the-up-minister-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ch.jfdi.cc\/?p=8562","title":{"rendered":"Rural tourism in Cyprus on the up, minister says"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ch.jfdi.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rural-tourism-in-cyprus-on-the-up-minister-says.jpg\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Agrotourism in Cyprus is on the rise, according to statements made by Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis at the 18th Annual General Assembly of the Cyprus Agrotourism Society held this week in Platres.<\/strong><br \/>\nSignificantly, this trend is also evident in the overnight stays recorded in agrotourism accommodations, with a total of 166,293 in 2023 compared to 153,196 in 2022.<br \/>\nKoumis specifically referenced the Ministry of Tourism\u2019s incentive plans aimed at mountainous, rural, and remote areas, which undoubtedly boost the countryside of the country.<br \/>\nFurthermore, concerning the first call for the revitalisation project for these areas, projects have already been implemented or are in the process of being implemented in 80 communities, demonstrating the true intention of the Ministry of Tourism and the Government in general to support the countryside.<br \/>\nMoreover, concerning agritourism services, the deputy minister expressed encouragement that there has been an upward trend in recent years in the preferences of thousands of people around the world.<br \/>\nThis upward trend is also noticeable in our country, and it is particularly pleasing, as Koumis said, that there has been an increase in the number of overnight stays in traditional housing.<br \/>\nKoumis said that \u201cagritourism is a tourism model that emerged through the need of people to seek accommodation options in nature, away from the tensions of everyday life, accompanied by the provision of authentic services.<br \/>\nIt is,\u201d he explained, \u201ca type of tourism created to meet the qualitative requirements of a different market segment, and undoubtedly represents a very good development opportunity for local economies, the countryside, mountain, and border areas to develop further, always within a framework of absolute respect for nature, the environment, and cultural heritage.\u201d<br \/>\nHe further noted that the Deputy Ministry of Tourism is actively involved in this effort to further develop agrotourism in Cyprus.<br \/>\nThis involvement is evidenced by the incentive plans announced in recent months and the continuous promotion of the agrotourism sector in major foreign markets, which clearly<br \/>\ndemonstrate the commitment to this initiative. Moreover, Koumis emphasised that for the government of Nikos Christodoulides, improving rural infrastructure\u2014and consequently enhancing the living standards of rural residents\u2014remains a priority.<br \/>\nIt is noteworthy that the Cyprus Rural Tourism Association has been active for 28 years, listing a total of 124 member companies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Agrotourism in Cyprus is on the rise, with a total of 166,293 overnight stays recorded in 2023 compared to 153,196 in 2022. The Ministry of Tourism has incentive plans aimed at boosting the countryside, with projects already implemented or in progress in 80 communities. The Deputy Ministry of Tourism is actively involved in developing agrotourism in Cyprus, with a focus on improving rural infrastructure and living standards for rural 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