The prospects for tourism development are on the carpet.
A delegation of the Tourism Development and Promotion Company (ETAP) of Nicosia led by the president Theodoros Krigou, held a series of meetings with the community leaders Mr. Christakis Xenophontos (Pharmaka), Mr. Nikos Ioannou (Kambi), Mr. Sofoklis Markidis (Fikardou), Mr. Koulli Rozou (Gourri) and Mr. Frini Papadopoulou (Lasania). The meetings recorded the prospects for developing new authentic routes and points of interest in the specific communities.
ETAP Nicosia had the opportunity to consider the possibility of assistance in projects that are planned or in the process of implementation. Also, the issue of co-organization of joint events was raised. At the same time, the community authorities were informed about the financial opportunities available from the Plans of the Deputy Ministry of Tourism.
The meetings were also attended by members of the Farmaka and Kambi youth councils, while at the same time visits were also made to local home crafts (Eleni’s sweets, “Militsa” militsa production workshop) that promote Cypriot gastronomy.
ETAP of Nicosia considers the role that these companies and the youth can play in the development of tourism in the mountain communities of crucial importance, as this sector can be a healthy field of economic progress.
ETAP of Nicosia
The Tourism Development and Promotion Company (ETAP) of the Nicosia Region is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2007 as part of the strategic planning and plan of the Deputy Ministry of Tourism. The purpose of the Nicosia ETAP is the development and promotion of both the city and the Nicosia region and their transformation into a quality year-round tourist destination. In order to achieve its actions, ETAP collaborates with various bodies at the local, regional and international level, both in the public and private sectors. Its main pillars of activity are cultural and creative tourism, conference and professional tourism, religious tourism, sports and wellness tourism