Holidaymakers shun Cyprus as safety perceptions sour

Cyprus is facing a challenging tourism season as the conflict with Iran has eroded the island’s safety image abroad, according to Charis Papacharalambous, president of the Association of Cyprus Travel and Tourism Agents (ACTTA).

Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Papacharalambous said that the main problem facing Cyprus as a tourist destination is the negative perception of safety overseas, which is being reinforced by travel advisories issued by various countries.

He...