Strategic Water Conservation In Cypriot Hospitality And Industry

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

February 13, 2026

Robust Policy Measures Assure Continued Supply

The director of the Water Development Department, Eliana Tofa Christidou, confirmed that no water supply interruptions are planned for hotels or industrial facilities, either in Limassol or across Cyprus. In an interview with Entrepreneurial Limassol, a periodical published by the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Christidou outlined the department’s strategic focus on water conservation, with particular attention to the hospitality sector.

Innovative Practices In Hospitality

Under the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, initiatives are underway to promote water-saving practices in hotels. The Water Development Department is working with hotel associations and large tourism businesses to encourage the installation of aerators, the reuse of greywater systems, and the reduction of unnecessary outdoor washing. Christidou stressed that hotels play a crucial role in lowering overall water consumption, especially during the summer peak season. Visitor awareness campaigns are also being introduced to encourage responsible water use.

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Targeted Guidelines For Industrial Facilities

Innovative Projects And Future Prospects

The Water Development Department is also examining the feasibility of small desalination units for hotels. The concept is still under technical and environmental evaluation, including permit requirements, but interest from the hospitality industry is growing, particularly among hotels that experience sharp seasonal demand. A dedicated briefing for hoteliers on potential benefits and implementation steps is planned for February.

Expanded Reuse And Regional Advantages

Limassol currently benefits from a stable reclaimed water supply sourced from the Moni and Western Limassol treatment plants, which provide approximately 12 to 13 million cubic metres annually for irrigation. Planned infrastructure upgrades, including the Kourion sewerage system and an additional wastewater treatment facility, are expected to further increase available volumes. Although these quantities do not fully cover agricultural irrigation needs, they place Limassol in a stronger position compared to other districts.

Adaptation In Response To Climatic Shifts

With prolonged drought conditions and mounting pressure on groundwater reserves, authorities are reassessing traditional water sources. Christidou observed that many mountainous communities historically relied on wells once considered inexhaustible, but changing climate patterns are forcing a transition toward more secure and sustainable solutions to support long-term agricultural productivity.

This combined approach of infrastructure investment, technological innovation, and targeted regulation highlights Cyprus’s broader effort to protect its water resources while maintaining economic stability.

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EU Services Production Grows As Information And Communication Lead

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

November 10, 2026

Services production continued to expand across the European Union in August 2026, with information and communication recording the strongest annual growth. However, performance varied significantly between industries and member states, while Cyprus reported a mixed picture, with business services expanding and hospitality-related activities declining.

Information And Communication Leads Sector Growth

Compared with August 2025, services production increased by 5.9% in the euro area and 5.8% across the EU in information and communication. Transportation and storage also recorded growth, rising by 2.1% and 1.9%, respectively.

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Real estate activities increased by 1.6% in the euro area and 1.1% in the EU. Professional, scientific and technical activities grew by 1% in both areas, while administrative and support services advanced by 1.1% and 1.3%.

Accommodation and food services was the only major sector to record an annual decline, falling by 0.1% in both the euro area and the EU.

The monthly figures were more mixed. Information and communication remained the strongest performer, increasing by 1.2% in the euro area and 1% across the EU. Real estate activities rose by 0.4% and 0.9%, respectively, while transportation and storage edged up 0.1% in the euro area but declined by 0.2% in the EU.

Administrative and support services recorded modest gains of 0.2% in the euro area and 0.1% in the EU. Accommodation and food services fell by 0.3% and 0.4%, while professional, scientific and technical activities declined by 0.8% and 0.9%, respectively.

Slovakia And Greece Record Strongest Annual Growth

Romania recorded the largest monthly increase in services production, at 5.2%, followed by Malta at 1.8% and Portugal at 1.7%. Luxembourg experienced the steepest decline, with output falling by 5.1%, followed by Bulgaria at 2.3% and Denmark at 1.9%.

On an annual basis, Slovakia led with growth of 10%, followed by Greece at 9.3% and Malta at 7.5%. Hungary recorded the weakest performance, with services production declining by 5.6%. Denmark fell by 5.3%, while Italy recorded a smaller decrease of 0.3%.

Cyprus Sees Growth In Business Services But Weakness In Hospitality

Cyprus’ latest figures show a similar divide between expanding business services and weaker hospitality-related activities. According to the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat), professional, scientific and technical activities recorded the strongest annual growth among the covered sectors in the second quarter of 2026, increasing by 3.4%.

Transportation and storage and information and communication both grew by 2.1%, while real estate activities rose by 1.6%. In contrast, accommodation and food services declined by 3.1% year on year, and administrative and support services fell by 2.2%.

First-half results were more favourable for several sectors. Between January and June, professional, scientific and technical activities grew by 3.5%, transportation and storage by 2.8%, real estate by 2.1% and information and communication by 1.3%.

Nevertheless, administrative and support services contracted by 1% over the six-month period, while accommodation and food services declined by 0.7%.

How Cyprus’ Figures Differ From Eurostat’s Data

The Eurostat and Cystat figures measure different aspects of economic activity and are not directly comparable. Eurostat’s services production index tracks changes in the volume of output, whereas Cystat’s Turnover Value Index for Services and Transport measures the value of sales at current prices.

The reporting periods also differ: Eurostat’s figures cover August, while the cited Cypriot data relate to the second quarter and first half of 2026.

Cystat transmits services production data to Eurostat but does not yet publish a separate national production index. Turnover figures therefore remain the main publicly available national indicator for the sector.

Taken together, the data point to continued growth in several of Cyprus’ business-oriented services, alongside persistent pressure on accommodation, food and administrative support activities.

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