Mountainous regions and countryside at heart of new tourism push, says minister

Deputy Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis has called for a shift toward year-round sustainability, arguing that the future of Cypriot tourism depends on local gastronomy and the untapped value of the island’s mountainous regions.

Speaking to Politis, Koumis said particular importance has been placed on mountainous Cyprus and the countryside, alongside initiatives aimed at highlighting authenticity.

“We have given particular importance to mountainous Cyprus and the countryside, highlighting the value of authenticity,” he said...