Cyprus hotel bookings trail last year’s record as regional tensions weigh on tourism

Hotel occupancy across Cyprus is averaging around 85 per cent for July and August, noticeably lower than last year’s record levels, with higher energy costs and continued regional instability weighing on the tourism sector, industry representatives said on Monday.

Pasyxe director-general Christos Angelides said that although bookings have improved in recent weeks, the sector remains behind last year’s performance and uncertainty continues to cloud the autumn season....