Cypriot Travelers Book 90% Of Easter Trips To Greece As Demand Holds

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

April 14, 2026

Resilient Market Dynamics

Cypriot travelers continue booking Easter trips despite slower demand linked to tensions in the Middle East, according to industry data. Reservation volumes are below earlier expectations but remain in line with last year’s levels. Bookings indicate stable demand during the holiday period despite external pressures.

Insights From The Travel Sector

An official spokesperson from the Association of Travel Agencies, Mr. Antonis Orthodoxou, noted that although the tourism market has experienced some delay due to the prevailing conflict, the overall performance has been solid. “We anticipated a higher volume, but the war’s impact has naturally moderated the pace of reservations,” he stated.

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Traveler Destination Preferences

Around 90% of bookings are for travel to Greece, according to industry data. Other destinations include Paris, Disneyland, and London, with demand supported in part by Cypriot students based in the United Kingdom. Georgia and Armenia also recorded smaller shares of bookings, reflecting interest in alternative destinations.

Competitive Pricing And Package Details

Travel packages start at approximately €399, with pricing broadly stable compared to previous years. Final costs vary depending on accommodation and package selection. Departures are scheduled from Good Friday through the Tuesday following the Easter holiday period.

Event Invitation: Travel Expo Cyprus

Mr. Orthodoxou extended an invitation to those interested in the evolving travel landscape to attend the upcoming Travel Expo Cyprus event, scheduled for the weekend of April 18-19. This expo is expected to offer valuable insights and opportunities for both travelers and industry stakeholders.

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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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