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Cyprus Conferences & Incentives
Top meeting place
Lying in the sparkling blue waters of the Eastern Mediterranean and
at the crossroads between Europe, Africa and Asia, Cyprus has
always had an important strategic position throughout history.
Nowadays, as the Easternmost member of the European Union, the
island is a perfect meeting place for decision-makers from all over
the world.
An ideal all year round climate, beautiful scenery, a traditionally
hospitable people and a civilisation that goes back 10,000 years. The
island has everything to offer to make your next meeting,
convention, incentive or other corporate event a tremendous
success.
Having hosted meetings of heads of government in the past and with
over 600 top companies and organisations holding conferences here
every year, Cyprus has all the facilities that even the most valued
VIPs would need. With a reputation for quality and professionalism,
as well as top class facilities and service, you'll find there's no more
distinctive venue than Cyprus.
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Accommodation
Comfort and service for all your needs
When it’s time for business you’ll find everything you need.
Whether you are planning a full-scale conference of over a thousand
participants, or an innovative incentives programme, Cyprus can
provide it. There’s an abundance of quality hotels in all towns and
holiday resorts with high standards of service to choose from,
allowing you the convenience of staying in the same location as your
corporate event.
The excellent amenities offer fully equipped conference rooms with
varying capacities, the latest audio, visual and video conferencing
equipment, flexible meeting rooms, break-out rooms and technical
equipment, as well as simultaneous translation facilities. Secretarial
services are also widely available. Hire the executive boardroom
for a small group meeting, host a product launch in the foyer, or
hold a reception around the pool or on the terrace, and let the
professionals accommodate you.
After a day of tough decision-making, put your feet up in your wellappointed air-conditioned room or suite. Cyprus hotels provide
every amenity the modern business traveller has come to expect
and more, from swimming pools, tennis courts, sauna rooms, and
beachfronts, to salt-water pools, exotic gardens, thalassotherapy
and health spas. Buffet style dining is popular and presents your
participants with a bountiful array of market fresh local and
international cuisine. Benefit from special off-season discounts that
are usually on offer between mid-November and mid-March,
excluding the Christmas period.
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Infrastructure
keeping in touch
Cyprus has a well developed physical and social infrastructure.
Efficient dual carriage motorways link all towns and resorts, keeping
travel time low and allowing you the freedom to indulge in your
pursuits.
Many international airlines operate regular flights to Larnaka airport.
Transfer times to the capital Lefkosia (Nicosia) and Lemesos
(Limassol) are less than one hour. Pafos is served by its own
international airport. Within thirty minutes of leaving the arrivals
lounge you may find yourself enjoying a drink at your venue hotel.
The island’s geographic proximity to other popular destinations
means you can add an extra dimension to your event by combining
it with a short, value-for-money cruise to a neighbouring country
such as Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Greece and the Greek islands.
A sophisticated communications system including tele-conferencing,
video-conferencing, and widely accessible internet and e-mail
facilities will link you anywhere in the world and help you maintain
contact with your corporate base at home.
On the social side, Cyprus can offer the coporate events organiser
a stable economy and a safe and secure European country that
respects law and order.
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Incentives
a bonus worth working for
Providing incentives through travel can be very effective and
rewarding. Turn experiences into motivation and motivation into
returns. A successful incentives program not only increases profits
by motivating employees to work harder and customers to buy
more, but it also builds loyalty, dedication and camaraderie.
Offer your staff the chance to hone their golfing or tennis skills at
one of the island’s purpose-built resorts set in peaceful surroundings
with spectacular views. Make them feel like millionaires for a day
experiencing the comfort of a private yacht, or let them be
pampered at one of the island’s luxury spa resorts.
Cyprus has an abundance of added-value amenities such as
archaeological sites, museums, galleries, sporting and leisure
activities, nightlife and entertainment. The culture and heritage of
Cyprus is unique, with a 10,000 year history as a meeting place for
continents and peoples. This cosmopolitan element gives Cyprus
its distinctive flavour, a feature in the choice of destination by
corporate clients.
Jeep safaris into the countryside, wine tours round picturesque
mountain villages, a themed cruise around the attractive coastline,
are just some of the possibilities which Cyprus has to offer.
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Destination Management Companies
leave it to us...
Whether you need a live band to play for your soirée, someone to
organise games, gimmicks or other entertainment for your pre and
post event tours or for escorting members, let the experts do it for
you. Numerous professional destination management companies
with experienced, efficient and multilingual staff will draw up a
complete tailor-made programme to suit your needs and be on hand
at all times to supervise every stage of the event.
Their portfolio of original, innovative and creative ideas can include
anything from an afternoon experiencing village life - sipping coffee
and playing backgammon, or baking home-made olive or ‘halloumi
cheese’ pies - to a day following in the footsteps of Aphrodite, the
legendary goddess of love and beauty, protectress of Cyprus. From
the place where she rose from the waves, to dedicated sites where
she was worshipped.
Having one of the oldest civilisations in the world, there is so much
in Cyprus to see, from ancient prehistoric sites, Greco-Roman
theatres, exquisite mosaics, to skilfully painted Byzantine churches
on the UNESCO world heritage list.
Cyprus’ rich cultural heritage, in combination with the beauty and
tranquility of its mountainous hinterland vastly enhance the drama
and memorability of group events.
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KEY
† Church, Monastery
Archaeological site
Town
Village
Main Road
Motorway
Limit of area under
Turkish occupation
17,5 8,1 7,2 16,6 73 9,1
ARCH
19,4 10,0 8,0 16,9 68 8,9
PRIL
22,6 12,7 9,2 17,4 67 5,0
AY
26,6 16,5 11,2 19,0 69 2,6
NE
30,7 20,1 12,8 21,8 70 0,3
LY
33,0 22,2 12,6 24,1 71 0,0
UGUST
Raindays
17,3 8,4 6,1 16,5 77 11,4
BRUARY
Humidity (%)
NUARY
Sea temperature in oC
ONTHS
Maximum daily coastal
temperature in oC
Minimum night coastal
temperature in oC
Mean daily Sunshine (Hours)
EMPERATURES
33,2 22,6 11,9 25,4 73 0,3
PTEMBER
31,3 20,4 10,6 25,8 67 0,3
CTOBER
28,6 17,7 8,9 23,2 68 3,4
OVEMBER 23,5 13,4 7,2 20,2 73 7,3
ECEMBER
19,0 10,0 5,8 18,6 81 10,0
DISTANCE CHART (Km)
LEFKOSIA
LEMESOS
PAFOS
80 LEMESOS
152
72 PAFOS
LARNAKA
47
70 142 LARNAKA
TROODOS
80
51 123 121 TROODOS
AGIA NAPA 81 107 184
POLIS
188 108
41 163 AGIA NAPA
37 177 160 220 POLIS
PARALIMNI 85 111 178
44 158
5 219
Unusual venus
one of the kind
A number of venues throughout the island lend themselves to small
conferences, gala dinners or themed nights, offering unusual
surroundings that are bound to impress your conference
participants or incentives group.
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Book a medieval manor or hold a reception in the courtyard of a
castle, like Richard the Lionheart did. Hold your meeting at an
ancient carob mill or wine museum. Experience theatre in Roman
style, under starry skies with the moon on a twinkling sea as a
backdrop. Or go local in a village square and try your hand at
traditional Cypriot folk dancing and get a taste of Cypriot cuisine
and hospitality. You can even send the group off for a fun day out
at a donkey farm, riding the island’s beast of burden.
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Cyprus state fair authority
exhibit with confidence
The Cyprus State Fairs Authority, with its many years of experience,
has the know-how that is needed to guarantee the organisation and
coordination of successful local and international exhibitions,
conferences and other events.
Its Multipurpose Hall Complex situated within the International Fair
grounds in Lefkosia (Nicosia) can meet the growing demand for high
standard exhibition centres, combining functionality and flexibility.
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It offers both a conference facility as well as an exhibition area
accommodating up to 1,200 participants, a foyer, pavilions, audiovisual equipment, restaurants and cafeterias, as well a technical and
administrative support.
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Useful information
Passports and Visas
Cyprus is a member of the European Union since May 2004.
No visas are required for entry into Cyprus by nationals of
most European countries. Nationals of other countries
should contact their nearest Cyprus consulate, or if none,
the nearest British consulate. For more information visit the
website: http: //www.mfa.gov.cy. There are no vaccination
requirements for visitors to Cyprus.
Banks
The currency of the Republic is the Cyprus Pound (CYí)
which is divided into 100 cents. Notes are issued in í20,
í10, í5 and í1 denominations. Bank opening hours are from
08:30 to 13:30. Certain banks in tourist areas open during
the afternoon. Automatic Exchange Machines and ATM
Machines operate on a 24-hour basis and most currencies
and denominations are accepted.
As of 1.1.08 the Cyprus Republic is expected to enter the
euro zone and employ the euro as its currency.
The prices listed in the contents of this publication (í) are
converted into euros (e) based on the exchange rate of the
Cyprus pound against the euro which was set on 10.7.07, i.e
í1 = 1.71 or 1=í0.58
Business Hours
Shop opening hours vary according to the season. In the
summer they are usually open between 09:00-14:00 and
17:00-20:00 and at other times of the year from 09:00-3:00
and 14:30-18:00. On Wednesdays and Saturdays morning
opening hours are observed.
Weather
Cyprus enjoys an intense Mediterranean climate, with long
dry summers from mid-May to mid-October and mild
winters with some rain and snow on the Troodos range
from December to February, separated by short autumn and
spring seasons. Extremes of temperature are rare. There is
abundant sunshine all the year round, even in December and
January when there is an average of six hours of bright
sunshine per day.
Electricity
The Cyprus electricity supply operates on 240 volts a.c 50
H.z with normal 13 amp square pin plugs. Adaptor plugs are
widely available from hotel receptions or shops.
Getting Around
The best way to travel around Cyprus is by car. Self-drive
car rental firms have offices in all towns, as well as at Larnaka
International Airport. Modern air-conditioned tourist
coaches as well as minibuses are also available for hire. Cyprus
has a modern road network with dual lane motorways linking
the main towns of Lefkosia (Nicosia), Lemesos (Limassol),
Larnaka and Pafos. Approximate journey times from the
capital Lefkosia (Nicosia) are 30 minutes to Larnaka, 45
minutes to Lemesos (Limassol), 1 hour to Agia Napa and
1hr 30 minutes to Pafos. Driving is on the left, as in the
United Kingdom, and all signposting is in both English and
Greek. The speed limit on motorways is 100 kilometres per
hour. Both front and rear seatbelt wear is mandatory. The
use of mobile phones at any time while driving is strictly
prohibited, unless hands-free equipment is used. Communal
"service taxis" provide connections between all major towns
every half hour. Regular taxis are reasonably priced and are
a good option for airport transfers. Petrol stations in all
seaside areas and major towns are equipped with automatic
pumps, accepting bank notes or credit cards and operating
on a 24-hour basis.
Medical
Medical needs in Cyprus are met through government
hospitals and private clinics and specialised doctors in private
practice. Medical standards in Cyprus are high, as most
practitioners are trained in European countries and the USA,
while medical diagnostic centres are modern and wellequipped. Almost all brands of pharmaceuticals are available
in Cyprus. Pharmacies are open during normal shopping
hours. Late night chemists are listed in the daily papers.
Water
Tap water is safe to drink. It is a precious commodity on the
island, especially during the summer months.
Telecommunications
Cyprus prides itself on having one of the most sophisticated
telecommunications systems in the world. High quality value
added services such as advanced data transmission systems,
facsimile, mobile telephony, cardphones, paging,
videoconferencing, private leased circuits, audiotex, and
high-speed internet access, make the island an ideal location
for businesses depending on fast, reliable telecommunications.
Services
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Business needs can be catered for by companies that offer
office and secretarial services such as typing, photocopying,
printing and bookbinding. Translation and interpreter
services are readily available, as are tourist guides in many
languages. The island offers excellent postal, messenger and
courier services. Cyprus’ Department of Postal Services
provides a universal, rapid, safe and low-cost service. All major
international courier services have offices on the island,
while local companies offer messenger services between
towns. Specialised forwarding companies and customs clearing
agencies can undertake any shipping, packing, insurance and
delivery needs and are able to receive any type of goods
either for final importation or for re-export
TV, Radio and Press
There are seven national television channels with many
programmes including news reports broadcast in English.
Most hotels have satellite television broadcasting major
network channels CNN, BBC, SKY, NBC, etc. There are
numerous radio stations broadcasting both locally and
nationally. CyBC 2 has regular programmes for visitors in
several languages and one can also pick up the BBC World
Service and the British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS)
in Cyprus. There are three English language newspapers; the
Cyprus Weekly and the Financial Mirror are weeklies, while
the Cyprus Mail is a daily. Daily newspapers from other
European countries are also available.
Languages
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English is widely spoken, while French and German are
spoken in tourist resorts.
Food and drink
The various foreign influences on Cyprus over the centuries
have left their mark on the island’s cuisine. On the whole
Cyprus follows a Mediterranean diet, similar to that of Greece
but with some additional influences.
The traditional fast food of Cyprus is a pitta bread filled with
souvlakia (kebab) and salad. Tavernas specialise in meze,
which is an array of several dishes that enable one to taste
everything at one sitting. Local delicacies include ‘halloumi’
cheese, a semi-hard cheese prepared from sheep's milk with
the addition of mint, eaten grilled, fried or on its own. Other
culinary influences have come from neighbouring Eastern
Mediterranean countries. Italian, British and American fast
food chains are also in evidence. Cyprus has a long tradition
of winemaking that goes back over 4,000 years. One
characteristic old wine, Commandaria, is acknowledged to
be the oldest in the world.
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Cyprus Tourism Organisation Worldwide Offices
CYPRUS
CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION
Leoforos Lemesou 19
P.O.Box 24535, CY 1390, Lefkosia
Tel: +357 22691100, Fax: +357 22331644
E-mail: [email protected]
Web-site: www.visitcyprus.com
BELGIUM
OFFICE DU TOURISME DE CHYPRE
DIENST VOOR TOERISME VAN CYPRUS
Avenue de Cortenbergh 61, Kortenberglaan
B-1000 Bruxelles/Brussel
Tel. 02/735.06.21, Fax: 02/735.66.07
E-mail: [email protected]
UNITED KINGDOM
CYPRUS TOURIST OFFICE
17, Hanover Street London W1S 1YP
Tel. 0207 569 8800, Fax: 0207 499 4935
E-mail: [email protected]
THE NETHERLANDS
CYPRUS VERKEERSBUREAU
Keizersgracht 635, 1017 DS Amsterdam
Tel. (020) 624 4358, Fax: (020) 638 3369
E-mail: [email protected]
IRELAND
CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION
71 Lower Leeson Str., Dublin 2
Tel. 00 353-1-662 9269, Fax: 00 353-1-662 9270
E-mail: [email protected]
SWEDEN
CYPERNS TURISTRÅD
Sveavägen 66, 111 34 Stockholm
Tel. (08) 10 50 25, Fax: (08) 10 64 14
E-mail: [email protected]
GERMANY
FREMDENVERKEHRSZENTRALE ZYPERN
FRANKFURT
Zeil 127, 60313 Frankfurt
Tel. (069) 25 19 19, Fax: (069) 25 02 88
E-mail: info@cto–fra.de
FINLAND
KYPROKSEN MATKAILUTOIMISTO
Aleksanterinkatu 48B, 00100 Helsinki
Tel. (0) 9-476 09 100, Fax: (0) 9-476 09 120
E-mail: [email protected]
BERLIN
Wallstr. 27, 10179 Berlin
Tel. 0 30–23 45–75 90, Fax: 0 30–23 45–75 92
E-mail: cto_berlin@t—online.de
SWITZERLAND
FREMDENVERKEHRSZENTRALE ZYPERN
Gottfried Keller – Strasse 7, CH-8001 Zürich
Tel. +4144 262 3303, Fax: +4144 251 2417
Geneva: Tel: +4122 741 33 03
E-mail: [email protected]
AUSTRIA
ZYPERN TOURISMUS
Parkring 20, A–1010 Wien
Tel. (01) 513 18 70, Fax: (01) 513 18 72
E-mail: [email protected]
FRANCE
OFFICE DU TOURISME DE CHYPRE
15, Rue de la Paix, 75002 Paris
Tel. 01. 42.61.42.49, Fax: 01. 42.61.65.13
E-mail: [email protected]
GREECE
CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION
ATHENS
Voukourestiou 38, Kolonaki, Athens 10673
Tel. (210) 36 10 178, (210) 36 10 057
Fax: (210) 36 44 798
E-mail: [email protected]
THESSALONIKI
Nikis Ave. 37, Thessaloniki 54013
Tel. 00 2310-242880, Fax: 00 2310-286881
E-mail: [email protected]
ITALY
ENTE NAZIONALE PER IL TURISMO DI CIPRO
Via Santa Sofia 6, 20122 Milano
Tel. 02 58 31 98 35, 02 58 30 33 28
Fax: 02 58 30 33 75
E-mail: [email protected]
UNITED STATES
CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANIZATION
13 East 40th Str. New York, NY 10016
Tel. (00 1212) 683–5280, Fax: (00 1212) 683–5282
E-mail: [email protected]
ISRAEL
CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION
Top Tower-14th floor, Dizengoff Centre
50 Dizengoff Str., - Tel-Aviv 64332
Tel. 00-972-3-52 57 442, Fax: 00-972-3-52 57 443
E-mail: [email protected]
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION
MOSCOW
Povarskaya 9, Building 2
121069, Moscow
Tel. 007 495 223 9684, Fax: 007 495 744 2955
E-mail:[email protected]
ST. PETERSBURG
27 Furshtatskaya street,
191123, St. Petersburg
Tel. 007-812 332-58-08, Fax: 007-812-332-58-09
E-mail: [email protected]
HUNGARY
CIPRUSI IDEGENFORGALMI HIVATAL
H-1051 Budapest
Dorottya Str. 3. III floor
Tel. 00-36-1-266 6044, Fax: 00-36-1-266 6043
E-mail: [email protected]
POLAND
CYPRYJSKA ORGANIZACJA TURYSTYCZNA
Ul. Piekna 20, 00-549 Warsaw
Tel.+ 48 22-827 90 36, Fax: + 48 22 - 827 90 34
E-mail: [email protected]
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CZECH REPUBLIC
KYPERSKÁ ORGANIZACE CESTOVNÍHO RUCHU
Pod Hradbami 662/9, 160 00 Praha 6
Tel. 00–420-222–253 097
Fax: 00–420-222–251 639
E-mail: [email protected]
MIDDLE EAST AND ARABIAN GULF
CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION
Al Ghurair Center, Offices Tower, 436B
P.O.Box 94670, Deira
Dubai - UAE
Tel: + 971 4 2277637
Fax: +971 4 2277638
E-mail: [email protected]
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Production:
CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION, September 2008
Design:
SUCCESS ADVERTISING Co. Ltd
Text:
MARINA CHRISTOFIDES
Printing:
ANKAT PUBLICATIONS LTD
Photographs:
CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION
CTO ARCHIVE (8)
CYPRUS FAIRS AUTHORITY (9)
ACTION GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS
APHRODITE HILL GOLF CLUB (3)
HILTON CYPRUS (Cover Left)
HOLIDAY INN HOTELS - RESORTS (Cover Right)
COLUMBIA HOTELS & RESORTS (1)
LOUIS HOTELS (2)
CHRISTINA DRAKOS, DRAKOS TRAVEL (4,12)
L.C.I LAUREATE CONFERENCE & INCENTIVE TRAVEL (5,6)
AMATHUS BEACH HOTEL (7)
CAPO BAY HOTEL (10)
AENEAS HOTEL (11)
ISBN: 9963-44-038-X
CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION
www.visitcyprus.com