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Satisfaction with Paphos Tourism Performance in 2025 Despite Challenges

Published January 16, 2026, 11:02
Satisfaction with Paphos Tourism Performance in 2025 Despite Challenges

The Executive Director of the Paphos ETAP, Nasos Hadjigeorgiou, expressed satisfaction with the performance of tourism in Paphos in 2025, despite significant geopolitical and economic challenges. The Paphos ETAP aims for further qualitative upgrading and sustainable maturation of the destination, with an emphasis on year-round air connectivity and the development of thematic forms of tourism, such as sports, wedding, wellness, rural, and 55+. A significant part of the strategy is digital upgrading, accessibility for people with disabilities, and the promotion of the countryside, especially the Polis Chrysochous area. Paphos has a strong network of air connections, and efforts are being made for new connections with various countries. 2025 was characterized by instability due to international conflicts and economic factors, however, tourism performance is considered positive, demonstrating the resilience of the destination.