(CyprusMail) – According to the mayor of Ayia Napa, Christos Zannetou, occupancy rates in the city’s hotels are now comparable to those from before the Covid-19 outbreak.
Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, Zannettou emphasised the critical nature of visitors returning to Ayia Napa for the local economy.
“Hotel occupancy rates currently range from 85% to 90%. “Tourism is once again booming,” he declared.
“According to the rigorously collected data, which accounts for overnight stays and hotel occupancy rates, we have reached levels similar to those seen in 2018 and 2019, i.e., before to the epidemic.
“Everyone is really happy with the number of guests this year. We are seeing a surge in visitors from both established and emerging areas, which shows that we are always growing. This is very hopeful for Cyprus as a whole, not just for Ayia Napa.
In addition, Zannetou said that hotel reservations will rise in September and October compared to past years and that more guests will make last-minute reservations.
As passengers look for the greatest values, there appears to be a rise in last-minute bookings.
The mayor was upbeat about the upcoming “large-scale events that Ayia Napa is organising in September and October,” and he added that they will draw sizable people.
Zannettou responded that the bulk of foreign visitors to Ayia Napa come from the British, German, and Scandinavian markets when questioned about the specific markets the area draws.
“However, there has also been a noticeable rise in immigrants from numerous central European nations, including Poland and Switzerland.
“We aim to extend the tourism season across all seasons with the cooperation of all relevant stakeholders, the government, local authorities, and private entities,” Zannettou added. This has been the goal for a while.
“We want businesses to be able to operate throughout the winter, which will benefit both employers and employees who will no longer experience work disruptions due to seasonality,” the statement continued.
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