Businesses in Cyprus have said that the popular tourist destination is struggling to recover its tourism numbers after 30,000 holidaymakers are thought to have abandoned it. The country is reportedly counting the cost of the £30 million crisis, with Cyprus Hoteliers Association president Thanos Michaelides claiming that the tourism sector is projected to lose thousands of visitors. Back in May experts spotted a downturn in hotel bookings, prompting warnings that tourism-based businesses could see a dive in revenue this year.
Mr Michaelides highlighted the need to lengthen the tourism season and improve hotel operations year-round in order to make the Labour market less seasonal, support local businesses and attract more people to tourism careers by offering better job stability. Around 53,000 individuals are employed in the hospitality sector, making up 11% of Cyprus's workforce, reports the Express . However the industry also has a notable labour shortage.
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