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Famagusta Expands Digital Tourism Strategy For 2026

Overview Of The Campaign

Famagusta is poised to redefine its international tourism appeal with a sweeping digital marketing campaign set for 2026. The initiative aims to enhance the region’s global image, drive an uptick in tourist arrivals, and extend the peak season well beyond the traditional summer months.

Strategic Partnerships And Collaboration

For the third consecutive year, the campaign is being masterminded by the Famagusta Hoteliers Association in tandem with Etap Famagusta, the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, and the municipalities of Ayia Napa and Paralimni-Deryneia. Notably, the campaign benefits from the support of key financial institutions, including the Bank of Cyprus, alongside a growing network of tourism professionals and local businesses.

Target Markets And Digital Focus

Utilizing advanced digital marketing tools and robust online advertising, the campaign zeroes in on pivotal European markets such as the United Kingdom, Poland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Sweden, while also reaching prospective tourists in the broader Eastern Mediterranean region. The multi-channel strategy encompasses international social media, digital media platforms, search engines, and specialized tourism websites.

Emphasizing Unique And Year-Round Attractions

The promotional efforts highlight Famagusta’s award-winning beaches, state-of-the-art tourism infrastructure, and the region’s authentic Cypriot hospitality and gastronomy. Special emphasis is placed on a modern tourism product through curated audiovisual materials, thematic content, and initiatives that promote cultural events, sports, and family-oriented as well as experiential holidays across hotspots such as Protaras and Ayia Napa.

A Vision For Sustainable Growth

In line with Etap Famagusta’s ongoing strategy to position the district as a world-class destination, this digital initiative reflects a forward-thinking approach to tourism promotion. By harnessing innovative, targeted tools, Famagusta is set to secure its reputation as a modern, multi-dimensional destination offering quality experiences throughout the year.


Cyprus Employment Rises 1.7% To 525,167 In Q2 2026

Cyprus employment increased 1.7% year over year to an estimated 525,167 people in the second quarter of 2026, according to the state statistical service, Cystat. Employees accounted for 472,254 of the total, while 52,913 were self-employed. The increase points to continued labor market growth across both wage employment and independent work.

Trade, Construction And Leisure Lead Employment Growth

Wholesale and retail trade, including motor vehicle and motorcycle repair, recorded some of the strongest employment gains, alongside construction and arts, entertainment and recreation.

Those sectors are closely linked to domestic economic activity, with trade reflecting consumer demand and construction reflecting investment. Employment growth in leisure-related industries also points to continued activity in consumer-facing services.

Hours Worked Rise Faster Than Employment

Labor input increased faster than headcount. Cystat estimated that employees and other workers put in 246.57 million hours during the second quarter, up 2.2% from a year earlier.

The increase suggests that businesses were not only employing more people but also recording higher total hours worked. Wholesale and retail trade, construction, and arts, entertainment and recreation again recorded the strongest gains.

Labor Market Expansion Remains Broad-Based

The combination of higher employment and hours worked points to continued expansion in Cyprus’ labor market during the second quarter. The pace remains moderate, but gains across several major sectors indicate that labor demand continued to support economic activity.

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