Tourism policy
Central Government
The sub-ministry for Tourism has replaced the Cyprus Tourism organisation in 2018. Its responsibilities include:
- Formulating
and implementing an overall national tourism policy and legislation in the
field of tourism;
- Defining
touristic locations;
- Promoting Cyprus as an international
tourism destination;
- Supporting tourism investment;
- Promoting training activities in
relation to tourism;
- Establishing and maintaining the
registry of touristic businesses;
- The development of new tourist
related products;
- Monitoring the tourim sector.
Responsible ministries/bodies
Province Level
The Province offices of the sub-ministry of Tourism are situated in the following cities and areas across the island:
- Lefkosia (Nicosia),
- Lemesos (Limassol),
- Larnaka (Larnaca),
- Agia Napa,
- Protaras,
- Pafos (Paphos),
- Kato Pafos (Kato Paphos),
- Larnaka Airport (Larnaca Airport),
- Pafos Airport (Paphos Airport),
- Lemesos Port (Limassol Port),
- Germasogeia,
- Platres
- Polis Chrysochous.
Moreover, there are six inspectors' offices operating in Lefkosia, Lemesos, Larnaka, Pafos, Agia Napa and Polis Chrysochous.
Local SAA
Local authorities, both municipalities and communities, are responsible for promoting the towns as tourist destinations.
Larger municipalities employ full time tourist officers, and, in some areas, several municipalities and communities unite in common tourist associations to promote their area or district.
Sources
Constitution of the Republic of Cyprus,
Deputy ministry of Tourism
The Communities Law (Law No. 86(1)) of 1999, article 83
The Municipalities Law (Law No. 111) of 1985, in particular Art. 84, 85
