Cyprus tourism on edge as Middle East crisis impacts spring bookings

Cyprus’ tourism industry is watching the fallout from the Middle East crisis with growing unease, as concern over the island’s association with the conflict begins to weigh on bookings, hotel openings and hiring plans.

Hoteliers and tourism officials met this week to assess the impact on the sector, with labour emerging as the main concern, according to local media reports.

The discussion came as some hotel operators reconsidered plans to open units in March and early April...