Cyprus Tour Guides Association Mobilizes For Sector Reform

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

March 25, 2026

Cyprus Tour Guides Association has announced a protest outside Deputy Ministry of Tourism, scheduled for 11:00 on Friday. Action follows growing concerns in the sector over working conditions and market pressure.

Critical Issues Under Scrutiny

Tour guides highlight several ongoing issues, including illegal tours, limited oversight at archaeological sites and strict controls at crossing points. According to the association, these factors are affecting daily work and contributing to a rise in cancellations.

Follow THE FUTURE on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and Telegram

Economic Implications Amid Regional Instability

Pressure on the sector is increasing as tourism demand shows signs of slowing. Hoteliers report weaker bookings for April and May, linked to ongoing instability in the Middle East. While summer reservations remain relatively stable, new bookings from key markets, including Europe and Israel, have declined.

Calls For Strategic Government Action

At the same time, Akel leader Stefanos Stefanou has called for additional government support for the tourism sector. He proposed measures such as strengthening air connectivity, launching targeted safety campaigns and introducing support for domestic demand. He also highlighted the need to support seasonal workers affected by delays at the start of the season.

Developments reflect broader pressure across tourism, as businesses and workers adjust to weaker demand and ongoing regional uncertainty.

The Future Forbes Realty Global Properties

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.

Follow THE FUTURE on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and Telegram

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.

Breaking news