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Cypriot Consumer Association Annual Evaluation Reveals Mixed Trends in Hospitality Sector

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

November 13, 2025

The annual evaluation conducted by the Cypriot Consumer Association highlights notable improvements in hospitality manners and overall cleanliness across food service centers, despite persistent operational issues such as inconsistent restroom maintenance and service delays. Utilizing the “mystery shopping” method over 200 visits across 41 outlets from May to September 2025, the assessment underscores both progress and areas in need of refinement.

Price Variability and Market Discrepancies

The study reveals significant price discrepancies among establishments. Basic items display wide cost ranges: while bottled water is priced between €1 and €4.50, soft drinks fluctuate from €1.50 to €5.00. Prices for beer peak at around €6.70, whereas a shared salad ranges from €3.50 to €15.00. Additionally, appetizers such as fries and platters show price variations from €3 up to €42, with specialty items like lamb rising dramatically to between €14 and €30. Such variations, dependent on location and establishment type, are reflective of broader industry trends where some restaurants opt to reduce portion size or compromise on ingredient quality in attempt to control costs.

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Quality Concerns and Consumer Recommendations

Despite overall improvements in service etiquette and speed, evaluators reported ongoing challenges including limited staff training and the use of non-authentic or adulterated ingredients in some instances. Notably, the association observed a slight improvement in quality over previous years, yet cautioned that these issues could undermine consumer trust and the broader reputation of Cyprus’ tourism industry.

Path Forward for a Competitive Tourism Landscape

The report calls for enhanced collaboration between the Undersecretary of Tourism, industry associations, and consumer organizations to bolster employee training, maintain high standards of cleanliness, and enforce transparent pricing policies. The ultimate goal remains to elevate the visitor experience and strengthen the competitiveness of Cyprus’ hospitality sector in an increasingly dynamic market.

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Nearly 80% Of Cyprus’ Foreign Investment Came From Outside EU In 2025

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

November 11, 2026

Cyprus had the highest share of foreign direct investment (FDI) originating outside the European Union among 14 EU member states reporting data for 2025. According to Eurostat, non-EU economies accounted for 79.4% of the island’s inward FDI, highlighting its distinct position among the reporting countries.

The figures contrast with most other EU economies, where investment from within the bloc remains the main source of foreign capital.

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Cyprus Leads In Non-EU Investment Share

Eurostat measures inward FDI positions by the ultimate investing economy, identifying the economy where the investment ultimately originates rather than only the country through which it is channelled. This distinction is important when investments involve subsidiaries or intermediary holding companies.

In nine of the 14 reporting countries, most foreign investment came from within the EU. The Czech Republic recorded the highest intra-EU share, at 75.1%, followed by Romania at 73.3% and Estonia at 64.8%.

Cyprus was among five countries where non-EU economies accounted for more than half of inward FDI. Spain, Sweden, Greece and Denmark also recorded shares above 50%, ranging from 51% to 55.1%.

US Is The Largest Source Of FDI Across Reporting Countries

Across the 14 countries collectively, the United States was the largest ultimate source of foreign direct investment, accounting for 15.4% of the total.

Germany ranked second at 11.5%, followed by France at 9.4%, the United Kingdom at 9.3% and Switzerland at 5.8%.

These figures reflect the combined investment positions of the reporting countries and do not identify Cyprus’s leading individual investment sources. However, the country-level data underline the island’s strong reliance on capital originating outside the European Union.