EU Tourism Policy: Cyprus-backed conclusions on sustainable, competitive tourism were adopted by the EU Competitiveness Council, feeding into a wider EU strategy and framed as a key Cyprus Presidency win. Hotel & Demand Watch: Paphos hotels are set to top 90% occupancy over the Kataklysmos weekend, but the boost is too small to erase a weak May and rising competition from short-term rentals. Industry Leadership: Limassol hoteliers re-elected Christos Tsanos as Pasyxe district president, aiming to keep the sector steady amid shifting visitor trends. Travel Rules for Visitors: EU updates on EES and the upcoming ETIAS authorisation are set to affect how travellers enter Schengen, with new data requirements already causing delays in some airports. Local Reality Check: Cyprus rents keep climbing, with Limassol among the highest, squeezing young couples and shaping where visitors and residents can afford to stay. Culture & Heritage: The Office of Public Works won a Grand Prix at the European Heritage/Europa Nostra Awards for heritage energy-efficiency training. Tourism Sentiment: A new report says Cyprus tourism is “springing back” for summer after earlier drops linked to regional tensions.