Larnaca hotel occupancy falls 15% amid Middle East war

Larnaca hotel occupancy fell by around 15% in July and August compared with 2025, though last-minute bookings are giving the industry cautious hope of an improved picture.

Speaking to CNA, Larnaca PASYXE President Marios Polyviou said the city was significantly affected by the war in the Middle East and continuing geopolitical uncertainty. The impact was strongest in the early months of the crisis, he said, before the situation stabilised. Even so, Larnaca entered the peak of the summer season...