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Hospitality Expo Cyprus Takes Aim at Boosting Business

2020-01-22 by Argophilia Travel News

Hospitality Expo Cyprus

Coming 25 – 27 January 2020 in Nicosia, the 1st International Exhibition – Hospitality Expo Cyprus will feature key technologies, services, and strategies for the Cyprus market.

Tags: Cyprus events, Cyprus hotels, Cyprus marketing, Cyprus tourism, DISPLAY ART PLC, EXPO LINE, EyeWide Digital Marketing, Hospitality Expo Cyprus, IoT, Nicos Anastasiades, OTA Insight, Phoebe Research & Innovation, Plarino, Plarino Cyprus, Primal RE, RevitUP, Webhotelier

Cyprus Sees Record Number of Tourists in 2018 So Far

2018-12-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Kyrenia

Cyprus is breaking all previous tourism records this year with arrivals passing 3.8 million visitors for the first time ever.

Tags: CTO, Cyprus, Cyprus tourism, Cyprus Tourism Organization, Cyprus travel, Cyprus visits, Nicos Anastasiades

Cyprus President Anastasiades Says Tourism Trend to Spiral Upwards

2018-11-30 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Nicos Anastasiades with Vladimir Putin

Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades revealed his confidence that the growth rate of 4% for the county’s touristic economy would continue to rise in the coming months at an event held by the Association of Hotelier Managers (PASYDIXE) in Limassol. At the meetup, Mr. Anastasiasdes heaped praise on leaders in the tourism industry and the private […]

Tags: Cyprus, Cyprus events, Cyprus hotels, Cyprus news, Cyprus President, Cyprus tourism, Limassol, Nicos Anastasiades, travel

A Cyprus to Greece Ferry May Set Sail Once Again

2018-11-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

"Speedrunner IV", Aegean Speed Lines

The go-ahead has been given to Cyprus’ Deputy Shipping Minister Natasa Pilides to study ways a former ferry link in between Greece and Cyprus can be relaunched.

Tags: Aegean ferries, Cyprus, Cyprus ferry, Cyprus travel, EU ferries, EU Travel, ferry routes, Greece, Natasa Pilides, Nicos Anastasiades

Cyprus’ President Lays Foundation for “City of Dreams Mediterranean” Casino Resort

2018-06-11 by Phil Butler

City of Dreams Mediterranean

Last Friday Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades set the cornerstone of what will become Europe’s biggest casino resort. The Limassol property, City of Dreams Mediterranean, is the most adventurous and expensive investment project of this kind, ever undertaken on Cyprus. Billed as the first fully integrated casino resort on the island, City of Dreams Mediterranean is […]

Tags: Casino, casino resort, casinos, City of Dreams Mediterranean, Cyprus casinos, Cyprus news, Cyprus vacations, Cyrpus resorts, Lawrence Ho, Melco Resorts & Entertainment, Nicos Anastasiades

Cyprus Summer Season Underway and Looking Up

2015-05-23 by Phil Butler

According to the Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO) and the Cyprus Hotel Association (CHA), this year’s summer tourism season outlook is very positive. If the island sees unification, investors may seek boom tourism market.

Tags: Amathus Hotel, Cyprus economy, Cyprus travel, Nicos Anastasiades, visit Cyprus

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Fire Near Drapeti, Heraklion Brought Under Control

2026-07-25 By Arthur Butler

A wildfire that broke out near Drapeti in Heraklion’s Minoa Pediada municipality was quickly contained by firefighters despite strong winds. Crews remain on site to prevent flare-ups.

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Arvi’s Banana Festival Returns from 7 to 9 August

2026-07-25 By Argophilia Travel News

The 8th Arvi Banana Festival returns to southern Crete from August 7–9, 2026, with live music, theater, family entertainment, and Cretan hospitality.

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Heraklion Plans 20-Bed Support Center as Housing Shortage Strains Social Services

2026-07-25 By Mihaela Lica Butler

The Municipality of Heraklion is planning a new 20-bed support center for vulnerable residents, acknowledging that the city’s biggest challenge isn’t visible homelessness, but finding affordable housing for people who need a fresh start.

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Great News, Chania! The Municipal Market Reopening Is Only Four Years Behind Schedule

2026-07-25 By Arthur Butler

Chania completes tenant auctions for the historic Agora, targeting a December 4, 2026 grand reopening with a focus on local Cretan products.

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Heraklion Municipal Gyms Offer Affordable Fitness Across Two Modern Facilities

2026-07-25 By Manuel Santos

Heraklion Municipality opens modern fitness facilities at Pagkritio Stadium and Pateles for €30/month with full disability access.

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