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Visitor Satisfaction Key To Cyprus Tourism Success, Says Deputy Minister Koumis

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

January 6, 2026

Encouraging Bookings And A Clear Vision

Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis emphasized on Monday that early indications for 2026 tourism bookings are promising. Speaking during his visit to Ayia Napa, Koumis underlined that the foremost challenge remains ensuring every visitor departs with a positive and lasting impression of Cyprus.

Collaborative Strategies And Destination Upgrades

During a comprehensive meeting with representatives from the Famagusta district and local authorities, the deputy minister reviewed a range of initiatives aimed at elevating Cyprus’s leading tourist hotspots, including Ayia Napa and Protaras. Koumis noted that ongoing projects such as green planting, historical integration, the installation of sculptures, and the development of new landmarks are critical in maintaining the island’s competitive edge. He stressed the importance of seamless coordination between governmental bodies and the tourism industry, a move designed to fortify and upgrade the overall tourism product.

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Proactive Measures In A Dynamic Sector

Addressing the dynamic nature of the tourism sector, Koumis remarked, “Tourism is a highly dynamic field where trends evolve rapidly, and new challenges emerge each year, from climate change to shifting consumer expectations.” He acknowledged that while the industry has managed to adapt commendably in recent years, sustaining international competitiveness requires constant vigilance and timely strategic interventions.

Holistic Engagement With Local Authorities

Both municipal leaders and industry representatives shared their insights on the current state and future prospects of the tourism sector. Ayia Napa Mayor Christos Zannettou highlighted the necessity of protecting and enhancing Cyprus’s tourism reputation by emphasizing infrastructural improvements and efficient local governance. Likewise, Paralimni-Deryneia Mayor George Nicolettos underlined the positive impact of investments in alternative tourism avenues and efforts to extend the tourism season.

Looking Forward To A Record-Breaking 2026

Deputy Minister Koumis concluded that while significant progress has been made, the bar remains high for 2026. The early booking trends are already extremely encouraging, fortifying the government’s confidence in Cyprus’s tourism prospects. The collective focus for the upcoming period, he affirmed, is to ensure that every initiative and project translates into an exceptional and satisfying visitor experience.

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Nearly 80% Of Cyprus’ Foreign Investment Came From Outside EU In 2025

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

November 11, 2026

Cyprus had the highest share of foreign direct investment (FDI) originating outside the European Union among 14 EU member states reporting data for 2025. According to Eurostat, non-EU economies accounted for 79.4% of the island’s inward FDI, highlighting its distinct position among the reporting countries.

The figures contrast with most other EU economies, where investment from within the bloc remains the main source of foreign capital.

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Cyprus Leads In Non-EU Investment Share

Eurostat measures inward FDI positions by the ultimate investing economy, identifying the economy where the investment ultimately originates rather than only the country through which it is channelled. This distinction is important when investments involve subsidiaries or intermediary holding companies.

In nine of the 14 reporting countries, most foreign investment came from within the EU. The Czech Republic recorded the highest intra-EU share, at 75.1%, followed by Romania at 73.3% and Estonia at 64.8%.

Cyprus was among five countries where non-EU economies accounted for more than half of inward FDI. Spain, Sweden, Greece and Denmark also recorded shares above 50%, ranging from 51% to 55.1%.

US Is The Largest Source Of FDI Across Reporting Countries

Across the 14 countries collectively, the United States was the largest ultimate source of foreign direct investment, accounting for 15.4% of the total.

Germany ranked second at 11.5%, followed by France at 9.4%, the United Kingdom at 9.3% and Switzerland at 5.8%.

These figures reflect the combined investment positions of the reporting countries and do not identify Cyprus’s leading individual investment sources. However, the country-level data underline the island’s strong reliance on capital originating outside the European Union.