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Cyprus Hotel Occupancy Hits 80% in October, Strong Forecast for November

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

Cyprus hotels recorded a robust occupancy rate of 80% in October, surpassing last year’s performance for the same month, Thanos Michaelides, President of the Cyprus Hotels Association (PASYXE), announced this week. Michaelides expressed satisfaction with the results, noting the sector’s resilience and steady demand from international visitors.

Looking ahead to November, Michaelides shared that hotel occupancy is anticipated to remain encouraging, thanks to continued interest from key tourism markets. “Our goal is to extend the summer season into November,” he remarked, signalling the industry’s ambition to boost visitor numbers during the traditionally quieter month.

According to Michaelides, all hotels across Cyprus were operational in October. However, he noted that some establishments may temporarily close their doors as the month progresses, as part of a seasonal slowdown common during the cooler months.

When asked about the potential impacts of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Michaelides responded that key European markets, including the UK, Germany, and Poland, have effectively sustained visitor numbers, helping to offset any declines from other regions.

Only 1% Of Cyprus Farms Use Precision Farming Technologies

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

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.

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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