Hoteliers say Cyprus tourism needs stronger crisis playbook

Cyprus’ tourism sector remains under pressure from the fallout of the Middle East crisis, although the picture has improved since June, new hoteliers association Pasyxe president Yiannos Pantazis said.

In an interview with Politis Radio, Pantazis appeared cautiously optimistic about the rest of the season, noting that the sector had taken a hit in March and April, when cancellations increased and new bookings slowed. However, he said demand has since begun to recover, even though new...