He called on the government to invest in Ayia Napa, upgrade it and enrich it with the necessary projects, believing that "upgrading Ayia Napa and upgrading the economy of the whole of Cyprus" was addressed by Mayor Giannis Karousos, while revealing that Deis himself , identifying gaps and weaknesses in the existing tourism development model, it is redesigning the strategy. Ayia Napa is a "dynamic growth and employment element," Mr Karousos told KYPE, adding, however, that "we must acknowledge that the tourism development model that followed was quite volatile and in need of immediate treatment."
There is now an insurmountable need to formulate a new order of things that will turn Ayia Napa into a sustainable and competitive tourist destination, both locally and internationally. " He added that in the face of the new economic data, they are redesigning the strategy "with the aim of a complete tourist experience".
Ayia Napa, he noted, needs and demands a series of developments, including the redevelopment of the coastal front, the remodeling - redevelopment of the northern area of the center of Ayia Napa and the location of a cove for the temporary mooring of yachts.
Regarding the regeneration of the coastal front, Mr. Karousos said that "the urban development of Ayia Napa was traditionally focused on the monastery-port axis, with the result that a traditional coastal front has not been formed. Its redevelopment will emphasize the connection of the urban fabric with the sea, while the main goal is to create a single shaped coastal front connecting the areas of Agia Thekla and Cape Greco ".
Regarding the remodeling - regeneration of the northern area of the center of Ayia Napa, the Mayor said that "adjustments and renovations are necessary that will adapt the existing urban fabric to the new data, while the proposed redevelopment is necessary for the area to survive and attract both permanent residents and visitors ". Referring to the location of a bay for temporary mooring of yachts, he said that "a trademark of our Municipality has always been the picturesque fishing port, while we pay special attention to tourism with yachts and cruises.
So we propose the construction of an anchorage on the outside of the fishing shelter to serve pleasure boats and cruises ". The initiatives for the construction of an amphitheater, continued Mr. Karousos, date from 1990, while the space that has been selected is "in the sports center of the Municipality and is located on a hill and has a panoramic view to the sea. Although complete architectural and construction plans have been drawn up, the project has not been completed due to cost. However, the need to build it is more relevant than ever, a prerequisite for attracting cultural tourism and quality events. "
He added that "with the new economic data that is being formed for our country, tourism must be preserved as the apple of our eye. The government must invest in Ayia Napa, upgrade it and enrich it with the necessary projects, so that we can have and offer a complete tourist experience ", noting that" by upgrading Ayia Napa, the economy of the whole of Cyprus is also upgraded. " ».
Source: KYPE