High Occupancy Rates Bolster Cypriot Hotels During Monday Of The Holy Spirit

The annual Monday of the Holy Spirit has significantly boosted occupancy rates in Cypriot hotels, with many establishments reporting fill rates exceeding 80%, and some reaching up to 95%. This influx is primarily driven by domestic tourists, although there is notable participation from international visitors. The festival, set in the summer season, sees temperatures higher than average, making local getaways appealing.

PASYXE mentioned that while current hotel stays are slightly down by 5-10% compared to last year, the industry remains optimistic. The current geopolitical climate, including ongoing conflicts and significant events such as elections and sports tournaments, has influenced tourism trends. However, last-minute bookings are expected to pick up, providing a boost to the sector.

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Competitive Landscape

Despite global challenges, Cyprus benefits from issues faced by competing destinations, such as Mallorca, which grapples with the impacts of mass tourism. Cyprus aims to leverage these opportunities by enhancing its tourism offerings and addressing seasonality and quality challenges.

Outbound Tourism

Cypriots are also travelling abroad, with Greece remaining a top destination. Increased connectivity has sparked interest in other European destinations like Italy, France, and Poland.

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Only 1% Of Cyprus Farms Use Precision Farming Technologies

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 24, 2026

Cyprus remains one of the European Union’s least digitised agricultural economies, with just 1% of farms using precision farming technologies in 2023, according to Eurostat.

The findings come as the EU continues to encourage the adoption of digital tools aimed at improving agricultural productivity, efficiency and sustainability.

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Internet Access Expands, But Digital Uptake Lags

Internet access has improved across the bloc, although adoption remains uneven. Eurostat found that 43% of EU farms had internet access in 2023, with northern and central European countries leading the way.

Denmark, Germany, Slovakia, Latvia, the Czech Republic and Austria all reported internet access rates above 90%.

Greater connectivity, however, has not translated into widespread digital adoption. Farm management information systems, which help farmers manage day-to-day operations, were used by only about 11% of EU farms. France was a notable exception, with around 60% of farms using the technology.

Precision Farming Concentrated In Larger Operations

Robotics adoption also remained relatively limited, with only about 7% of EU farms using robotic technologies. Overall, around 18% of farms with utilised agricultural area employed at least one precision farming technology or practice in 2023.

These included robotics for plant protection, band spraying, variable-rate application, precision crop monitoring and soil analysis. Despite representing fewer than one in five farms, these holdings accounted for around 44% of the EU’s utilised agricultural area.

The figures suggest that precision farming remains concentrated among larger agricultural businesses, where investment in digital technologies is typically easier to support.

Cyprus Lags Behind EU Leaders

Luxembourg, Finland and Estonia recorded the highest shares of utilised agricultural area managed by farms using precision farming technologies, each exceeding 75%.

At the other end of the ranking, Cyprus recorded just 1%, while Greece and Romania reported between 10% and 15%. The results indicate that Cyprus remains at an early stage of digital adoption in agriculture, even as precision farming becomes more widespread across parts of the European Union.

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