Cyprus Mail reports that tour operators and airlines are registering “exceptionally strong” early bookings from the United Kingdom and Poland for the May-October 2026 season. Hermes Airports, which tracks reservation feeds from global distribution systems, says UK seat allocations are already 12 percent ahead of 2025, while Polish charter capacity is up 18 percent.(cyprus-mail.com)
The rebound is fuelled by sterling’s recent rise against the euro, aggressive tour-operator promotions in Warsaw and Kraków, and additional low-cost capacity from Birmingham, Manchester and Katowice. Cyprus Tourism Deputy Ministry campaigns targeting digital nomads and “workation” travellers have also nudged the island closer to year-round relevance, industry executives claim.
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Travel planners worried about visa formalities can simplify the process by using VisaHQ’s dedicated Cyprus portal (https://www.visahq.com/cyprus/), which offers clear guidance, document checklists and swift online submissions for tourists, digital nomads and business visitors alike—especially handy when flights and accommodation are filling up months in advance.
For businesses, the upswing translates into tighter hotel inventory in the coastal hubs that often double as serviced-apartment bases for short-term assignees. Mobility teams are therefore advised to lock in accommodation blocks early and review corporate rates before leisure demand peaks. On the upside, fuller inbound flights make it easier for carriers to justify adding weekday frequencies that suit business itineraries.
Hermes notes that new interest is emerging from Spain and Italy—markets that traditionally send fewer visitors but have growing fintech links with Limassol and Nicosia. If conversions hold, Cyprus could edge closer to its stated goal of 4.5 million tourist arrivals in 2026, surpassing the pre-Covid record from 2019.
The rebound is fuelled by sterling’s recent rise against the euro, aggressive tour-operator promotions in Warsaw and Kraków, and additional low-cost capacity from Birmingham, Manchester and Katowice. Cyprus Tourism Deputy Ministry campaigns targeting digital nomads and “workation” travellers have also nudged the island closer to year-round relevance, industry executives claim.
Travel planners worried about visa formalities can simplify the process by using VisaHQ’s dedicated Cyprus portal (https://www.visahq.com/cyprus/), which offers clear guidance, document checklists and swift online submissions for tourists, digital nomads and business visitors alike—especially handy when flights and accommodation are filling up months in advance.
For businesses, the upswing translates into tighter hotel inventory in the coastal hubs that often double as serviced-apartment bases for short-term assignees. Mobility teams are therefore advised to lock in accommodation blocks early and review corporate rates before leisure demand peaks. On the upside, fuller inbound flights make it easier for carriers to justify adding weekday frequencies that suit business itineraries.
Hermes notes that new interest is emerging from Spain and Italy—markets that traditionally send fewer visitors but have growing fintech links with Limassol and Nicosia. If conversions hold, Cyprus could edge closer to its stated goal of 4.5 million tourist arrivals in 2026, surpassing the pre-Covid record from 2019.
