Speaking ahead of next week’s Travel Expo Cyprus, the Association of Cyprus Travel & Tourism Agents (ACTTA) revealed that inbound arrivals fell by nearly one-third in March after the Middle-East conflict escalated and a drone struck Britain’s Akrotiri air base. ACTTA vice-president Christos Christou said the drop wiped out an expected 10 % growth and that bookings for late April and May "show a significant decrease". Airlines have already trimmed summer seat capacity, raising concerns among hoteliers and destination-management companies.
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Industry insiders fear that, unless demand rebounds quickly, Cyprus could lose valuable charter slots to competing Mediterranean destinations. Christou added that domestic tour operators are scrambling to fill allocations by coaxing Cypriot residents to holiday at home, but the outbound market is also soft as locals weigh security risks. The Deputy Ministry of Tourism is banking on the 17-19 April expo to jump-start confidence. More than 100 exhibitors—from regional tourism boards to ferry operators—will showcase packages meant to reassure both leisure and business travellers. Officials will use the forum to underline that daily life on the island remains normal and that airports are operating without restrictions. For corporate-mobility managers the slide in arrivals could translate into reduced flight frequencies and higher airfares on key routes such as London–Larnaca and Tel Aviv–Paphos. Companies with rotational staff should monitor airline timetables and secure flexible tickets. Longer term, the tourism slump could dampen the rental market in resort areas, opening negotiating room for assignees seeking short-term accommodation.
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Industry insiders fear that, unless demand rebounds quickly, Cyprus could lose valuable charter slots to competing Mediterranean destinations. Christou added that domestic tour operators are scrambling to fill allocations by coaxing Cypriot residents to holiday at home, but the outbound market is also soft as locals weigh security risks. The Deputy Ministry of Tourism is banking on the 17-19 April expo to jump-start confidence. More than 100 exhibitors—from regional tourism boards to ferry operators—will showcase packages meant to reassure both leisure and business travellers. Officials will use the forum to underline that daily life on the island remains normal and that airports are operating without restrictions. For corporate-mobility managers the slide in arrivals could translate into reduced flight frequencies and higher airfares on key routes such as London–Larnaca and Tel Aviv–Paphos. Companies with rotational staff should monitor airline timetables and secure flexible tickets. Longer term, the tourism slump could dampen the rental market in resort areas, opening negotiating room for assignees seeking short-term accommodation.
