Thanks to the growing number of tourists from Arab countries who choose Cyprus as their favourite destination, the Cyprus Tourism Organisation took the decision to set up an office in Dubai, which covers Middle East and Arabian Gulf countries.
The official inauguration of the office took place during the Arabian Travel Market (3-6 May 2005). A Dinner-Reception was held in the Sheraton Creek Dubai on 4th May 2005, attended by Mr. Photis Photiou, Chairman of Cyprus Tourism Organisation and high level Cypriot and UAE officials.
Cyprus has been participating in many exhibitions in the Region, but this is the first time it is having a permanent office.
Tour operators promoting Cyprus for decades and others selling various tourism services to this charming Mediterranean island will be supported by the office.
The current level of annual tourist arrivals from GCC countries to Cyprus is about 30 thousand persons (60 thousand from all Arabic countries), a figure which is expected to increase, having in mind what Cyprus has to offer in terms of diversified tourism experience.
Located in the Ghurair City Offices Tower in Deira, Dubai, the Cyprus Tourist Office will boost the participation of Cyprus in many regional exhibitions, providing tour operators, individual tourists and media representatives with necessary tools to mark Cyprus as a prime holiday
destination. Material in English and Arabic language, available in the tourist office, will serve to this end.
Contact numbers of the Office:
Tel: 009714-2277637
Fax: 009714-2277638
E-mail: tourism@cyprusme.com
Website: www.visitcyprus.org.cy
PHOTO: Mr. Photis Photiou, Chairman of the Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO)
