Blogging Cyprus Tourism

What stops the proper handling of tourism in Cyprus is nine people

Patrickdh — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:07:00 GMT

The blunt reality behind the productivity puzzle in Cyprus Tourism These nine people are called the Board of Directors of the Cyprus Tourism Organisation, "The CTO has an excellent selection of experts and technocrats. Scientists in their fields...(read more)

The path of connectivity to Cyprus

Patrickdh — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:41:00 GMT

A communication in the works with airlines setting a proper base for air routes growth The announcement that Ryanair opening in Paphos it's 50th base with 14 routes, is a symptom that coordination at the highest government level is coming to fruition...(read more)

Going beyond the crossroads, making paths in 2012

Patrickdh — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 09:32:00 GMT

Wishing entrepreneurial Cyprus the best of successes for 2012 and the vital resources to going beyond the crossroads. Forge ahead new paths, while caring for the most precious assets surrounding us in Culture and Biodiversity, Happy New Year 2012....(read more)

An early lifetime award for personal contribution to Cyprus Tourism

Patrickdh — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 13:29:00 GMT

PASYDIXE, the Cyprus Hotel Managers Association, awards George Georgiades for his great contribution to hospitality in Cyprus. Nicosia, 9th of December 2011 - Held in Nicosia, the 29th General Assembly the Association of the Cyprus Hotel Managers Association...(read more)

Conferences Cyprus at the Eibtm Incentives Exhibition

Patrickdh — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:33:00 GMT

The sweet smell of success in Meetings and events from Cyprus has more than a rosy future The networking opportunities that the Incentive Exhibition presents for the Cyprus Meetings industry looks very strong thanks to new developments and an energetic...(read more)

Tales from the national tourism theatre in Paphos

Patrickdh — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 22:36:00 GMT

Cyprus Tourism Board and Commerce Ministry urged to step forward into reality while presiding Paphos Regional Tourism Board Meeting It was at the general meeting of the regional tourism agency in Paphos , that Mr. Alecos Orountiotis and Minister Praxoulla...(read more)

From London and straight from the heart at the Word Travel Market

Patrickdh — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 14:23:00 GMT

Cyprus Minister of Commerce and industry, Mrs Antoniadou sees a focus on mutual benefits as a way to maintain Cyprus as a destination of choice. Speaking at a dinner hosted by Cyprus Tourism Organisation in London, where she traveled on the occasion of...(read more)

Linking cultures on World Tourism Day

Patrickdh — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:06:00 GMT

The day we celebrate One World of Tourism through Linking Culture On the 27th of September we celebrate the 32nd anniversary of World Tourism Day and this year it is quite special as we look to our neighboring Egypt as the star of this year's World...(read more)

Peak season in Cyprus, a downer in service performance, Why?

Patrickdh — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:48:00 GMT

If you wanted to help Cyprus Tourism sector by holidaying locally, think again. “In the first week of August, 300,000 people take their holiday (in Cyprus) but there are only around 80,000 licensed beds. Hotels operate at 100 per cent occupancy...(read more)

Working relentlessly on enriching the cyprus tourism product

Patrickdh — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 10:08:00 GMT

The inconsequential experience of Aphrodite and that advertising which will follow you faithfully all the way to the bath room Marketing genius says that free advertising is good, independent of it's placement or level of intimacy. It is renowned...(read more)

Do not underestimate Cyprus tourism advertising effectiveness

Patrickdh — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 10:37:00 GMT

Advertising in urinals for free, everything goes in advertising for Cyprus or not? The ad in question ‘Love Cyprus’, conspicuously placed directly over the urinals in the Gents of a Glasgow football stadium, was spotted by one Cypriot and...(read more)

There is no shift like a positive shift

Patrickdh — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:16:00 GMT

A zero tolerance pledge to illegal killing, and a full and proactive role in fighting the serious threat to biodiversity A few months ago, Terra Cypria focused our attention on the opportunity cost of mis-managing natural assets. Today its in the context...(read more)

Proof that I need to work smarter

Patrickdh — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:47:00 GMT

If there was to be any doubt about it, here you get the proof. Social media never sleeps, which means opportunities abound to connect and I can't say that I'm too thrilled about this piece on the New York Times Travel section . You see, it's...(read more)

Eden Cyprus finds in Troodos an endless source of Excellence

Patrickdh — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:45:00 GMT

Kalopanagiotis sweeps the Cyprus Eden Awards 2011 for Regeneration of physical environment A timely honor for a project drafted 10 years ago and supported by a generation of people linked to the around the belief of people in the value of maintaining...(read more)

An extreme lesson in humility, to err is human they say.

Patrickdh — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:46:00 GMT

So I erred - a public apology to colleagues for pursuing the wrong strategy of collaboration. In one of a kind personal blog post as editor, I wanted to share however with my colleagues my learnings and recognition that I was in complete error to think...(read more)