Limassol and Paphos were recently honoured with prestigious tourism awards.
Limassol has been chosen as one of the 10 Travelers’ Choice Destinations on the Rise, based on the ratings and feedback received from TripAdvisor members regarding accommodation, gastronomy and activities in the area. ‘This valuable distinction serves as a reward for the ongoing efforts of all parties involved in upgrading the tourist product and repositioning Limassol as a cosmopolitan high quality sea side destination’, said Maria Stylianou Michaelidou, Manager of the Limassol Tourism Board.
These particular TripAdvisor awards highlight spots around the world that have received the greatest increase in positive feedback and interest from TripAdvisor members, year over year.
"These award-winners offer highly rated options for accommodations, restaurants and activities to inspire those planning their vacations for the new year," said Barbara Messing, Chief Marketing officer for TripAdvisor.
Meanwhile, the Paphos district has been included in the Sustainable Destinations Global Top 100 list of tourist destinations recognised globally for their commitment to sustainability.
The Paphos district was awarded a gold medal for the quality of its coast for the period 2013-2014 and additionally selected as one of the top 20 “most clean, green and in harmony with nature” sustainable tourist destinations.
The Sustainable Destinations Global Top 100 is an initiative of TravelMole.com, VISION on Sustainable Tourism, Totem Tourism, and Green Destinations. The basic selection criteria included the cleanliness of seawater, biodiversity of the regions and its environment, socio-economic status, cultural heritage, lack of air pollution, noise levels, and quality of tourist information.