January 2010

NEWS FROM CYPRUS!

Greetings to all our colleagues & friends across the globe and welcome to the first newsletter of 2010 from Aeolos Travel.

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Heavy rain has arrived.

Heavy rain has arrived in Cyprus, so much in the last few days that water intake into dams has reached record levels over the last few days, according to the Minister of Agriculture. In Paphos alone a total of 4.5 million cubic meters of water flowed into dams. Commenting on the recent downpours, the minister said the island wide dam water intake had exceeded 8 million cubic meters in the last 24 hours. The minister could not confirm that the recent surge of water would mean fewer cutbacks in the near future but said things were looking positive.

Limassol Marathon.

Taking place on 28 February 2010

The Limassol International Marathon GSO is a race that started only 3 years ago in Limassol  and which the new organizers, Olympus Event Management, aspire to develop into a very exciting and unique event. Having managed to earn the accreditation of AIMS and IAAF, the Limassol Marathon aims to expand into a big athletic celebration where Marathon runners from all over the world will meet to compete together. The race is a 42k flat run all the way along the soothing sea front coastal road of Limassol a spirited and cosmopolitan sea side town which will offer participants a rare combination of the sea and a mixture of modern buildings and historical remnants. Cyprus weather in February is perfect for the race as the temperature in this point of the year ranges around 15 degrees centigrade


Pax arrivals per country Jan-Dec 09 vs Jan–Dec 08

(Source: CTO)

COUNTRIES

Jan-Dec  2009

Jan-Dec    2008

Change Jan-Dec
09/08 (%)

UNITED KINGDOM

1,069,190

1,242,650

-14.0%

GERMANY

131,158

132,053

-0.7%

GREECE

131,871

133,009

-0.9%

SWEDEN

108,247

124,943

-13.4%

NORWAY

60,238

63,464

-5.1%

FINLAND

32,752

32,327

1.3%

DENMARK

29,660

38,212

-22.4%

FRANCE

26,180

36,095

-27.5%

SWITZERLAND

38,751

38,596

0.4%

NETHERLANDS

30,991

26,297

17.8%

BELGIUM/LUXEMBURG

25,976

30,714

-15.4%

AUSTRIA

27,456

26,614

3.2%

ITALY

15,598

16,856

-7.5%

IRELAND

18,531

23,626

-21.6%

SPAIN

3,068

3,633

-15.6%

RUSSIA

148,734

180,919

-17.8%

BALTIC COUNTRIES

5,019

6,312

-20.5%

POLAND

17,180

20,351

-15.6%

HUNGARY

9,693

9,637

0.6%

CZECH REPUBLIC

20,470

20,021

2.2%

BULGARIA

8,915

10,669

-16.4%

ROMANIA

19,925

20,341

-2.0%

SLOVAKIA

3,715

5,043

-26.3%

UKRAINE

7,491

8,842

-15.3%

SERBIA

3,674

3,314

10.9%

OTHER EUROPE

13,922

12,750

9.2%

LEBANON

15,425

14,188

8.7%

JORDAN

4,034

3,065

31.6%

EGYPT

5,062

4,347

16.4%

U.A.E.

14,192

12,848

10.5%

SAUDI ARABIA

2,065

2,972

-30.5%

BAHRAIN

2,963

2,784

6.4%

KUWAIT

2,538

4,044

-37.2%

OTHER ARAB COUNTRIES

7,228

5,373

34.5%

ISRAEL

31,358

32,028

-2.1%

USA

17,916

21,111

-15.1%

CANADA

4,693

5,506

-14.8%

AUSTRALIA

10,516

11,502

-8.6%

SOUTH AFRICA

5,617

6,245

-10.1%

OTHER COUNTRIES

9,175

10,443

-12.1%

TOTAL

2,141,187

2,403,744

-10.9%

BRAND NEW PRODUCT

The new Asimina Suites Hotel 

Constantinos Bros Hotel have great pleasure in introducing the new 5 star Asimina Suites opening in April 2010. The hotel is designed with an adult focus, offering guests spacious and well equipped suites, some with private pools, coupled with superb hotel & spa facilities in an impressive beach side setting in Paphos. www.asimina-cbh.com

HOTEL UPGRADES


Iberostar Ledra Beach Hotel    

Extensive plans for renovation. Phase 1 will include full renovation of its 190 rooms and corridors and will finish 28/2/10. Phase 2 will include renovation of the remaining rooms and it will take place during winter 2010.

 

 

Anassa hotel:

The prestigious Anassa hotel is adding new pools to some of its suites; the hotel will be closed 1/12–26/2. In addition it is introducing the Amorosa raw bar concept, offering a trendy new food experience.

New lobby for Akteon 

The Akteon Holiday Village in Paphos will get a brand new lobby.  Renovations have started 25/1/10 and will last until 15/2/10.  
Guests in their rooms will not at all be affected.

 

 

 

A new wing at the Crown Resorts Henipa in Larnaca:

44 Brand new luxury furnished bungalows and suites meeting the modern Mediterranean lifestyle,
available on ground floor or 1st floor most of them facing the new swimming pool.

 

Improvements at Atlantica Hotels        

 The Golden Beach Hotel is getting a complete facelift of all its rooms with a touch of modern and Mediterranean style.

At the Miramare Beach Hotel the Spa center is completely being renovated; treatment rooms upgraded, gym area expanded and a facelift of the reception area with a modern and inviting touch.  www.atlanticahotels.com

 

Plans at St Raphael Resort

Winner for the 2nd year in a row of the World Travel Awards 2009 ‘Cyprus’ leading All-Inclusive Resort’ is upgrading and redecorating the Spa & Health Centre. New chairs for all standard inland,sea-view and marina-view rooms as well  as new lighting fixtures, uplifts to the ensuite bathrooms and refreshes to the rooms in general to give a new, more comfortable atmosphere.

 

Grand Resort exceeds guest expectations

The Grand Resort has completed its 3rd and final phase of renovations and is delighted to introduce exciting new facilities:

The beautiful Musses Spa complete with private spa suite, a unique place where guests have the chance to spend a relaxing day and treated like royalty. The health Center (free to all guest) includes: Indoor pool (heated in winter), whirlpool, private hydrotherapy bath, steamroom, sauna and fully equipped modern fitness club.

The hotel is also pleased to announce the opening of 2 completely new open air restaurants: the Kohili seafood restaurant under the palm trees next to the sea and the Kyma Poolside restaurant.

 

Arsinoe Hotel

At the Arsinoe Hotel guests will be receiving a warm welcome since all the hotel rooms have new curtains and new bed covers.

 

 


Renovations at the Poseidonia

  Renovations…changes to be seen in april
- new spa & gym area
- new shopping arcade and conference area with new business centre
- renovation of the coffee shop with brand new furniture and equipment.
- Re positioning of the reception
- New upholstery for the lobby area
- Refurbishment of the bars
- New swimming pool deck

Crystal Springs Beach Hotel    

Their plan is to paint all the rooms and public areas of the hotel. The furniture in the lobby and dining room will be re-upholstered plus an upgrade of the restaurant, the pool bar and the gardens will take place. www.crystalsprings.com.cy

NEW CHILDRENS SERVICES

Thanos Hotels

introduces at its Almyra and Anassa Hotels unique childcare services for all ages. Operated by the Worldwide Kids Company are the Baby Go lightly Creche (6 months – 3 yrs old), the Smiling Dolphins Kiddie Club (4-12 yrs) and the new Hercules Teens Club.  

 


Amathus Hotels

New Pelican Kids Club available in Limassol and Paphos. A fully qualified and professional team of experts is on hand at each of the Amathus Hotels, guaranteed to impress the most demanding of younger guests. Amathus have just announced that all children up to 12 years old staying at any Amathus Hotel  in July or August 2010 will enjoy complimentary children’s lunch and dinner throughout their holiday! (regardless of the board basis booked by the parents).

FEBRUARY EVENTS

February 4 – 14 CARNIVAL

Carnival is a ten-day period of fun and eating, prior to fifty days of fasting, before Easter.  During the first week called Meat Week, it is allowed to eat meat, whereas during the second week known as Cheese Week, only cheese and other dairy products are consumed. Carnival festivities begin on Thursday of the Meat Week. Carnival parades and fancy–dress balls are very popular and take place in Lemesos and Pafos.

Lemesos (Limassol):
February 4: Entrance of King Carnival in the town
February 7: Children’s Carnival Parade
February 13: Serenaders’ Parade in the town centre
February 14: The Grand Carnival Parade of chariots and groups of people along Makarios III.Ave.

Pafos:
February 4: Entrance of King Carnival, at the commercial centre of Pafos
February 13: Carnival Parade of chariots and groups of people along Poseidonos Ave.

February                                    Agia Napa Cultural Winter
4, 11, 18, 25                              Dance and music performances every Thursday, organised by the Agia Napa Municipality                                                     and the Cyprus Tourism Organisation.

February                                    Paralimni Cultural Winter
5, 12, 19, 26                             Music performances every Friday in Paralimni, organised by the Paralimni Municipality and                                                     the Cyprus Tourism Organisation    

February                       Musical Saturdays    
6,13, 20, 27                   A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings organized by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation and Lefkosia Municipality in the old town of Lefkosia.

February                       Musical Sundays
7, 14, 21, 28                  A series of cultural events with traditional songs and dances, classical, contemporary music and happenings, organized by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation in Lemesos (Agios Tychonas), Larnaka and Pafos.


February 15
GREEN MONDAY (50 days before the Greek Easter)                
The first day of Lent, is a day of joy, laughter and vegetarian picnics. Green Monday is followed by a fifty days fasting period, during which Christians prepare themselves to receive the Redeemer, shunning meat and dairy products and living on a vegetarian diet.
Events and activities take place in all towns and villages:


February 21       Cycling Race – “Sunshine Cup #1”
Class 1 Men Elite & Women Elite
Organizers: Cyprus Cycling Federation

February 26 – 28 “Sunshine Cup #2 - Afxentia 2010 Stage Race”
Cycling Race - Class 1 Men Elite, Women Elite & Junior MenOrganisers: Cyprus Cycling Federation

 

February 28
Limassol International Marathon 2010 - GSO
The Gymnastic Club “TA OLYMPIA” (GSO), is hosting for a third consecutive year an International Marathon that will take place in Lemesos (Limassol).





February                    
European Cultural Winter in Larnaka
Music, dance & theatre with the participation of soloists and ensembles from Cyprus and abroad at the Larnaka Municipal Theatre organised by the Larnaka Municipality


February                                            
Festival of the Almond Tree
Limnatis village, Lemesos District

 

 



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