The leaders of tourism in the province of Famagusta characterize 2017 as the best year so far.
On the one hand the 14,7% increase in tourist arrivals compared to 2016 and on the other hand the increasing trend observed in arrivals during the autumn and winter months, give every right to businessmen and local authorities to celebrate the significant contribution of free Famagusta .
At the same time the hoteliers seem to seize every opportunity, especially in terms of the large number of vacationers during the winter months.
Statements by Theodoros Takkas, President of PASYXE Famagusta:
"I estimate that there are around eighteen hotel units left that are well filled on such days. "Usually the hotel units that are open in winter are based on northern markets, long stayers markets, but also on weekends and holidays with the domestic market."
Besides, the tourist municipalities of the province of Famagusta are in the throes of a complete renovation, which are preparing to welcome a new record of tourist arrivals next summer.
The Mayor of Ayia Napa, Giannis Karousos said:
"We have hotel upgrades and extensions that use the motivation of 20% of the Government, we have the construction of new hotels, we estimate another 2.000 beds to enter, to join Ayia Napa next year and along with what is planned, another 10 thousand the next years."
At the same time, the Tourism Development and Promotion Company of the province of Famagusta has proceeded with the elaboration of a new action plan for 2018 which radically changes the way and the philosophy, both of the promotion and of the product offered to the foreign tourist.
Lakis Avraamidis, President of Famagusta Tourism Development and Promotion Company:
"Until now for all of Cyprus it was SEA, SUN, SAND, now it has changed, we have a lot to show, a lot to offer, apart from the beaches which is our main advantage as a province but also as Cyprus"
The domestic market is also considered particularly important, since the traffic during the days of Christmas and New Year but also on the weekends in the hotels of Ayia Napa is much increased compared to previous years.
Sigma TV / Famagusta.News
