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Bank Of Cyprus Empowers Hotel Sector With Strategic Rewards Initiative

Bank of Cyprus launched a rewards program offering five times points on hotel stays paid directly with its cards between April 6 and June 30, 2026. The initiative targets domestic tourism and supports the hospitality sector during a period of weaker regional demand.

Strategic Response To Regional Uncertainties

The program was introduced as tourism flows are affected by regional tensions in the Middle East. Bank of Cyprus is positioning the offer to support local hotels and maintain activity in the sector. Tourism remains a key contributor to Cyprus’ economy, making demand support measures relevant for short-term stability.

Enhanced Rewards For Loyal Customers

Under the new program, BoC cardholders are invited to earn five times the reward points on all qualifying hotel stays. The promotion is valid for all accommodation payments made directly at the hotel using a Bank of Cyprus card between April 6, 2026 and June 30, 2026. To be eligible, payments must be made directly during check-in or check-out, bypassing third-party platforms.

Boosting Domestic Tourism And Economic Resilience

Irene Gregoriou, Chief of Consumer Banking at Bank of Cyprus, said the initiative aims to support both customers and the hospitality industry. The program links consumer incentives with increased activity in local businesses. Domestic tourism is expected to play a larger role as international demand fluctuates. Targeted promotions may help offset part of the decline in external arrivals.

Further Information And Participating Hotels

A list of participating hotels is available through the bank’s official channels. Customers can review eligible properties and program details online. Participation conditions and reward structures are defined within the promotion terms.

Women Accounted For More Than Half Of Scientists In 10 EU Regions

In Portugal’s Continente region, 265,100 women worked as scientists and engineers in 2025, representing 46% of the total workforce in these occupations.

Across the EU, women made up more than half of all scientists and engineers in 10 regions. Four were located in Spain, two in Portugal and one in Greece. The remaining regions were Poland’s Makroregion centralny, Sweden’s northernmost region and France’s outermost regions.

Most of these areas had relatively small numbers of scientists and engineers overall. Spain’s Noreste region was the largest, with 102,700 women in these occupations, accounting for 51% of its total workforce.

Women’s Representation Varies Across Europe

The figures highlight considerable regional differences in both the number of women working in science and engineering and their share of the overall workforce.

Cyprus remains below the EU average, with women accounting for 37.8% of scientists and engineers. However, this share is broadly comparable to that of Île-de-France, one of Europe’s largest centres of scientific and engineering employment.

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