July 2008 Newsletter:
Cyprus reaches record
of eco-friendly beaches
According to the "Blue Flag
Campaign", a European environmental initiative
set up by the non-profit organization "Foundation
for Environment Education" which works towards
sustainable development at beaches / marinas through
strict criteria dealing with water quality, environmental
education and information, Cyprus was granted a
99% satisfaction rate on its shores.
Cyprus reached this highest rate from 20 countries
in the European Union. As a tourist destination
the nation has recognized the importance of this
campaign as one way tourism can better be integrated
with the coastal environment, which is so crucial
for our destination.
The Blue Flag Jury awarded the Blue Flag to 52
beaches including: Louma, Pernera, Ptami, Vrysi
A, B and C, Protaras, Nisia Lombardi (Paralimni),
Konnos Bay, Kermia, Ammos tou Kambouri, Glyki Nero,
Pantachou, Loukkos tou Manti, Katsarka, Pernera,
Vathia Gonia, Nissi, Nissi Bay, Lanta, Macronissos
and Agia Thela (Agia Napa), Yannathes (Voroklini),
Phinikoudes, Kastella and McKenzie (Larnaca), Faros
Beach (Pervolia), Kalymnos Beach – CTO and
Governor's Beach (Pentakomo), Aoratoi (Pyrgos),
Municipal Beach Pareklisias (Pareklisia), Santa
Barbara, Loures, Vouppa, Aphrodite, Onisilos, Armonia
and Castella (Agios Tychon), Akti Olympion A and
B (Lemesos), Pissoiuri Beach (Pissouri), Municipal
Beach – CTO (Geroskipou), Pachyammos, Vrysoudia
A and B, Alykes, Municipal Baths and Faros (Pafos),
Laourou and Coral Beach (Pegeia), Municipal Beach,
Dasoudi Beach – CTO (Polis Chrysochous).
First time campaign
of CTO in Jordan
The CTO is beginning to target the Jordanian market
actively by launching its media campaign in the
streets of Amman. Following the 2008 strategy, an
outdoor campaign of "Love Cyprus" started
this summer in Amman. "Cyprus is a neighboring
country and ideal short-haul beach and MICE destination
for the Jordanian market", says Vassilis Theocharides,
CTO Director in the Middle East and Arabian Gulf.
Apart from the outdoor campaign, special presentations
were also undertaken in major Jordanian agencies
to promote our destination. Furthermore, Cyprus
is also soon opening an Embassy in Jordan, which
will facilitate relation between this two historic
friendly nations and raise the awareness of our
destination.
Summer promotion in Serafi
Mega Mall in Jeddah
CTO organized for the first time a marketing venture
at the Serafi Mega Mall in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)
to attract families for the upcoming summer vacations
under the title "Travel and Family Tourism
Exhibition" from 22nd May until 6th June 2008.
Hrach Kalsahakian (right), Sales and Marketing Manager
of CTO Middle East and Arabian Gulf follows the
activities related to the Cyprus stand in Serafi
Mega Mall in Jeddah.
Madama Butterfly at the
Pafos Aphrodite Festival Cyprus
"Madama Butterfly", one of Giacomo Puccini's
masterpieces and one of the most popular operas
of all times, will be presented this year at the
Pafos Aphrodite Festival Cyprus. The opera is produced
and performed by the Lyric Theatre "Giuseppe
Verdi", Trieste, at the magical Pafos Medieval
Castle.
There will be subtitles both in English and Greek.
| Start: |
29
August 2008 |
| End: |
31
August 2008 |
| Time: |
20:00 |
| Price
range: |
From
34-77 Euros |
| Venue: |
Pafos
Medieval Fort |
| Organizer: |
The
Pafos Aphrodite Festival Cyprus |
