bookings for 2027 have collapsed by 13–16%, and some planned flights may not take place

📉 The tourism industry of Cyprus is preparing for a difficult season. At the international exhibition World Travel Market in London, tour operators reported a noticeable reduction in early bookings compared to the same period last year.

🏖 The drop is 16% for Paphos and 13% for Larnaca.

💶 The reasons cited are the rising cost of living, inflation and the energy crisis in the countries from which holidaymakers come to Cyprus.

🏨 Hoteliers also expect that hotel revenues for 2026 will be 8–10% lower than last year.

⚠️ An additional threat is a possible reduction in flights. Despite the announced plans to increase the number of seats, carriers may still revise the schedule due to expensive fuel and weak demand.

📌 At the same time, tourists are increasingly postponing booking their holidays until the last moment. Therefore, the current decline does not yet mean that the entire 2027 season will be a failure.

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