Etap Larnaca Recognized At Cyprus Tourism Awards For Tourism Initiatives

Celebrating Sustainable Innovation

Etap Larnaca has set a benchmark in sustainable tourism development by earning five prestigious awards at this year’s Cyprus Tourism Awards. The accolades, which include one platinum and four gold awards, underscore the board’s robust strategy aimed at fostering quality, innovative, and culturally authentic tourism in the district.

Honoring a Tradition of Excellence

The platinum award was bestowed upon the groundbreaking Beekeeping Villages of Mountainous Larnaca initiative. This sustainable tourism cluster, encompassing nine mountain communities, not only revitalizes the region’s rich beekeeping heritage but also bolsters local entrepreneurship while preserving cultural identity and ensuring sustainable rural development.

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Accessible Tourism and Digital Integration

Complementing this achievement, a gold award recognized the Accessible Tourism in Larnaca Region initiative. This project is dedicated to transforming the district into a welcoming destination for all visitors, including those with disabilities. Additionally, another gold distinction was awarded to the Larnaca 360° Cultural Walk, an innovative digital cultural route that intertwines the city’s landmarks with immersive virtual content.

Enhancing the Tourism Experience

Etap Larnaca further showcased its commitment to digital transformation through the Larnaca Region Experiential Booking Platform. This state‐of‐the‐art tool enriches the tourist experience by extending the visitation season and creating new opportunities for local businesses. Drawing on its rich heritage, the board also received a gold award for Larnaca Digital Religious Experiences, a series of digital engagements that present the region’s ecclesiastical and religious heritage through virtual tours and interactive narratives.

A Vision for the Future

These honors reflect Etap Larnaca’s long-standing dedication to redefining tourism through innovation, sustainability, and digital advancement. By seamlessly integrating cultural heritage with modern technology, Etap Larnaca continues to pave the way for a more dynamic and inclusive tourism landscape in Cyprus.

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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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