Out of 741 tourist units preparing to reopen in Cyprus, only 100 have secured a licence, accounting for just 13.5 per cent of the total. According to data from the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, shared on Monday by Stockwatch, this licensing shortfall is evident across all districts. Specifically, only 13 of 253 hotels in Famagusta […]
As of March 2024, only 100 of 741 hotels in Cyprus (13.5%) are licensed ahead of the April 2025 tourist season. Licensing rates vary by region: Famagusta (13 of 253), Paphos (20 of 184), Limassol (26 of 114), Larnaca (22 of 112), and Nicosia (19 of 78). A proposed law is being considered to address unlicensed hotels, focusing on temporary operating permits to ensure compliance and support the tourism sector.
