Tourist arrivals improving, government ‘optimistic’

Authorities are closely monitoring developments in the tourism sector and remain cautiously optimistic despite recent disruptions linked to the Middle East crisis, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Tuesday.

Responding to question from the Cyprus Mail about falling bookings and potential economic risks ahead of the summer season, Letymbiotis said the situation is already showing signs of improvement.

“We are seeing that flight schedules from all airlines are returning to normal...