The experts presented a comprehensive action plan
The proposals in the same study predict that by 2030 they will bring in a revenue increase of 185%, while 64% more staff is expected to be employed.
The new groundbreaking model of tourism development for our country, which was estimated to bring 82% more visitors by 2030, was presented yesterday by experts. The proposals are contained in a study on the preparation of a National Tourism Strategy, which was carried out on the initiative of the Presidency under the Development Action Plan and was presented yesterday before an inter-ministerial committee at the Presidential Palace. In fact, the proposals in the same study predict that by 2030 they will increase revenue by 185%, while 64% more staff is expected to be employed.
Specific plan
According to an official announcement, for the first time a comprehensive, comprehensive National Strategy has been prepared, which presents not only quantitative and qualitative goals, but also a specific plan with proposed actions and timetables on how to achieve these goals, as well as by which public and private agencies, with a time horizon of 2017-2030.
The experts, among other things, pointed out that Cyprus can become, by 2030, a sustainable year-round tourist destination, which will attract more than 4.8 million foreign tourists annually and more than 6 million in total, 40% of which in November-April period.
The new proposed tourism development model aims to attract tourists at a higher per capita cost and create significant added value for Cyprus, the local community, businesses, the environment and the economy.
Complete design
The quality objectives aim at the integrated spatial planning with mixed-use resorts, the upgrading of the existing tourist complexes with better services, the improvement of the visual aesthetics, the creation of new products and rich experiences for the tourists with emphasis on the local heritage, culture and natural environment, while also contributing to the improvement of the quality of life of Cypriot citizens.
A key to the implementation of the National Strategy, as noted, is the improvement of the regulatory framework and the system of governance based on international good practices, which is in line with the Government's plans to establish a strategic and supervisory Authority, the Ministry of Tourism. It is reminded that the relevant bill has been submitted by the Undersecretary to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, last December.
PASYXE Conference
The Pancyprian Hoteliers Association announced that its established Annual Hotel Conference will be held, for the 39th consecutive year, on Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at the HILTON PARK Hotel, in Nicosia.
The general theme of the Conference, which will be held in English and Greek, is:
"Cypriot tourism in the new era-course of stable and sustainable development". Key-note The speaker of the Conference will be the Undersecretary under the President, Mr. K. Petridis and the speakers of the conference will be Mr. Ph. Iveson, Purchasing Director, TUI GROUP-EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN, Ms. M. Kouroupi, Senior Manager Marketing & Communications, HERMES AIRPORTS, Dr. Al. Apostolakis, Assistant Professor of the School of Management and Economics, TEI OF CRETE, Mr. P. Giannoudis, General Manager, UiBS UNITED BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LTD and Mr. M. Sukkar and Ms. El. Christopher, Director and Head of Consultancy & Business Development respectively, WORLD TRADE CENTER CYPRUS. The moderator of the debate with the participation of all speakers will be Mr. P. Petrakis, Partner-Head of Tourism Business Services of PwC Cyprus.
L. Avraamidis sees an increase
The prospects for tourism for the current year regarding the free area of Famagusta are positive, the Director of the Famagusta Tourism Development and Promotion Company, Lakis Avraamidis, told KYPE, expressing at the same time the belief that the growth will continue this year. Cyprus observed last year.
In his statements, Mr. Avraamidis stated that "from the beginning of the year, the action plan for the new tourist season of the Province of Famagusta was implemented with the organization of events and our presence in various tourist exhibitions abroad.
This year we started with our presence at the tourism fair in St. Gallen, Switzerland, where we found great interest from the travel agents there ".
He explained that "tour operators have shown great interest in Cyprus, while there is a noticeable increase in tourist arrivals from Switzerland every year, as they prefer the province of Famagusta and there are also direct flights to Larnaca airport."
Source: Sigmalive