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2022 will be much better for tourism in Cyprus compared to 2021, it was reported at a press conference given by the Association of Travel Agents of Cyprus (ACTA) on Tuesday afternoon at PASYDY. The conference announced the holding of the exhibition “Travel 2022”, which this year will take place between April 29 and May 1 at the State Exhibition of Cyprus.
Answering a journalistic question about the possibility of a new crisis in the tourism sector due to the Ukrainian, the President of the Cyprus Travel Agents Association (ACTA), Vassilis Stamataris stated that the war has indirectly affected tourism, but the competent bodies are trying to reduce effects. He added that trafficking to other countries (European and non-European) continues with some reluctance, but there is hope that opening up to new markets will help maintain the number of tourists in Cyprus.
Asked about the tourism that Cyprus will have this year in relation to the previous two years, the spokesman of ACTA, Haris Papacharalambous, stressed that some estimates can be made, but with great caution due to the many unbalanced factors. There is a strong interest in travel throughout Europe and the world, something that is also reflected in the Cypriot market, he noted. & Nbsp;
Regarding the incoming tourism, based on the data of March and April 2022 and last minute bookings for the last three years, Mr. Papacharalambous said that “clearly we will have a year much better than 2021 and we will clearly not reach the numbers of 2019 “. A reasonable number, he continued, would be somewhere in the middle of 2019 and 2021. “2021 closed with 1.4 million arrivals, 2019 was 4.3 million. If we approach 3 million, it will be a success,” he said. features. & nbsp;
Further, when asked about the most popular destinations chosen by Cypriots, Mr. Papacharalambous mentioned Greece, which is the first choice because people prefer to travel to nearby destinations due to the circumstances and feel psychologically more comfortable to travel. They are followed by European countries, Britain and to a lesser extent some more distant destinations. “We hope that by 2023 we will have numbers that will exceed 2019.”
Answering a question about the numbers of bookings made by Cypriots for trips abroad, Mr. Stamataris referred to the data provided by the airports of Cyprus, noting that the mobility at the airports includes domestic transportation and inbound tourism. & Nbsp;
Asked about the prices of this year's trips compared to the previous two years, he said that this year's prices are higher due to the increase in prices of other products. He added that there are increases in periods of high mobility, such as Easter for Catholics and Orthodox, and that flights to and from Greece are almost complete. Demand and supply determine the price, he pointed out. Due to the fact that other airlines have been added to the routes to and from Cyprus, there is the possibility of competition between them, so the prices remain stable, said Mr. Stamataris.
Asked about new markets that could offset the loss of the Russian and Ukrainian markets, Mr Papacharalambus said it was “extremely difficult until impossible” to bridge the gap of some 700,000 tourists from Ukraine and Russia. in 2019. He added that the UK market is doing very well, as well as other markets, such as the French, Italian, Swiss, Polish and Romanian, whose dynamics has increased compared to previous years. “The markets of Central Europe have the potential, especially due to the increased number of flights from these countries, to fill some gaps. “Because we are talking about last minute bookings due to the coronavirus, it is difficult to have an accurate estimate,” he concluded. & nbsp; & nbsp;
Exhibition “Travel 2022”
A reference point for the tourist events of Cyprus is the exhibition “Travel 2022” which this year will take place between April 29 and May 1 at the Cyprus State Fair after two years of absence due to coronavirus, said the President of the Cyprus Travel Agents Association (ACTA), Vassilis Stamataris.
Mr. Stamataris added that this year the Hellenic Tourism Organization (EOT), Slovakia, the Ministry of Tourism of Cyprus, the Federation of Hellenic Associations of Travel Agencies & amp; (FEDHATTA), travel agents, airlines, resorts, regions and others involved in tourism.
never, because they can protect travelers from pitfalls and problems, as well as present to customers all the options at the best possible price and with the possibility of alternatives.
The opening of the exhibition will take place on Friday, April 29, at 17:00, the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Savvas Perdios, and the Ambassador of Greece to Cyprus, Ioannis Papameletiou. Visiting hours at the exhibition are 16: 00-22: 00 (April 29 and 30) and 15: 00-21: 00 (May 1). The ticket is 3 euros, while for children under 12 the entrance is free.
