local quality products and businesses, and esta- blish Cyprus as a destination of gastronomic experiences. Cyprus also features numerous Blue Flag beaches: 77 beaches, more than half of Cyprus beaches, and 2 marinas were awarded a Blue Flag for 2022, and Cyprus ranked among the first in Europe for the quality of its bathing waters. Moreover, emphasis is now being given by the hotel sector on improving their spa and wellness facilities, while one of our Financial Support Schemes, financed by the Recovery and Resilience Facility of the EU, provides support for this purpose. All these show that Cyprus as a destination is being upgraded, remains competitive, and the visitors enjoy a holistic tourism experience. Jean-Emmanuel Hay : With the war between Russia and Ukraine, you have lost two of your main markets in terms of tourism. How important is the loss for the industry?
that the gastronomy has been upgraded as well, while the country’s vineyards produce internationally awarded wines. Quality Labels have been developed in order to ensure continuous quality upgrade in this field, promote
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