Cyprus Conferences & Incentives

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Lying in the sparkling blue waters of the Eastern Mediterranean andat the crossroads between Europe, Africa and Asia, Cyprus hasalways had an important strategic position throughout history.

Nowadays, as the Easternmost member of the European Union, theisland is a perfect meeting place for decision-makers from all overthe world.

An ideal all year round climate, beautiful scenery, a traditionallyhospitable people and a civilisation that goes back 10,000 years. Theisland has everything to offer to make your next meeting,convention, incentive or other corporate event a tremendoussuccess.

Having hosted meetings of heads of government in the past and withover 600 top companies and organisations holding conferences hereevery year, Cyprus has all the facilities that even the most valuedVIPs would need. With a reputation for quality and professionalism,as well as top class facilities and service, you'll find there's no moredistinctive venue than Cyprus.

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When it’s time for business you’ll find everything you need.Whether you are planning a full-scale conference of over a thousandparticipants, or an innovative incentives programme, Cyprus canprovide it. There’s an abundance of quality hotels in all towns andholiday resorts with high standards of service to choose from,allowing you the convenience of staying in the same location as yourcorporate event.

The excellent amenities offer fully equipped conference rooms withvarying capacities, the latest audio, visual and video conferencingequipment, flexible meeting rooms, break-out rooms and technicalequipment, as well as simultaneous translation facilities. Secretarialservices are also widely available. Hire the executive boardroomfor a small group meeting, host a product launch in the foyer, orhold a reception around the pool or on the terrace, and let theprofessionals accommodate you.

After a day of tough decision-making, put your feet up in your well-appointed air-conditioned room or suite. Cyprus hotels provideevery amenity the modern business traveller has come to expectand more, from swimming pools, tennis courts, sauna rooms, andbeachfronts, to salt-water pools, exotic gardens, thalassotherapyand health spas. Buffet style dining is popular and presents yourparticipants with a bountiful array of market fresh local andinternational cuisine. Benefit from special off-season discounts thatare usually on offer between mid-November and mid-March,excluding the Christmas period.

AccommodationComfort and service for all your needs

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Infrastructurekeeping in touch

Cyprus has a well developed physical and social infrastructure.Efficient dual carriage motorways link all towns and resorts, keepingtravel time low and allowing you the freedom to indulge in yourpursuits.

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 owninternational airport. Within thirty minutes of leaving the arrivalslounge you may find yourself enjoying a drink at your venue hotel.

The island’s geographic proximity to other popular destinationsmeans you can add an extra dimension to your event by combiningit with a short, value-for-money cruise to a neighbouring countrysuch as Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Greece and the Greek islands.

A sophisticated communications system including tele-conferencing,video-conferencing, and widely accessible internet and e-mailfacilities will link you anywhere in the world and help you maintaincontact with your corporate base at home.

On the social side, Cyprus can offer the coporate events organisera stable economy and a safe and secure European country thatrespects law and order.

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Incentivesa bonus worth working for

Providing incentives through travel can be very effective andrewarding. Turn experiences into motivation and motivation intoreturns. A successful incentives program not only increases profitsby motivating employees to work harder and customers to buymore, but it also builds loyalty, dedication and camaraderie.

Offer your staff the chance to hone their golfing or tennis skills atone of the island’s purpose-built resorts set in peaceful surroundingswith spectacular views. Make them feel like millionaires for a dayexperiencing the comfort of a private yacht, or let them bepampered at one of the island’s luxury spa resorts.

Cyprus has an abundance of added-value amenities such asarchaeological sites, museums, galleries, sporting and leisureactivities, nightlife and entertainment. The culture and heritage ofCyprus is unique, with a 10,000 year history as a meeting place forcontinents and peoples. This cosmopolitan element gives Cyprusits distinctive flavour, a feature in the choice of destination bycorporate clients.

Jeep safaris into the countryside, wine tours round picturesquemountain 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 Companiesleave it to us...

Whether you need a live band to play for your soirée, someone toorganise games, gimmicks or other entertainment for your pre andpost event tours or for escorting members, let the experts do it foryou. Numerous professional destination management companieswith experienced, efficient and multilingual staff will draw up acomplete tailor-made programme to suit your needs and be on handat all times to supervise every stage of the event.

Their portfolio of original, innovative and creative ideas can includeanything from an afternoon experiencing village life - sipping coffeeand playing backgammon, or baking home-made olive or ‘halloumicheese’ pies - to a day following in the footsteps of Aphrodite, thelegendary goddess of love and beauty, protectress of Cyprus. Fromthe place where she rose from the waves, to dedicated sites whereshe was worshipped.

Having one of the oldest civilisations in the world, there is so muchin Cyprus to see, from ancient prehistoric sites, Greco-Romantheatres, exquisite mosaics, to skilfully painted Byzantine churcheson the UNESCO world heritage list.

Cyprus’ rich cultural heritage, in combination with the beauty andtranquility of its mountainous hinterland vastly enhance the dramaand memorability of group events.

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Unusual venusone of the kind

A number of venues throughout the island lend themselves to smallconferences, gala dinners or themed nights, offering unusualsurroundings that are bound to impress your conferenceparticipants or incentives group.

Book a medieval manor or hold a reception in the courtyard of acastle, like Richard the Lionheart did. Hold your meeting at anancient carob mill or wine museum. Experience theatre in Romanstyle, under starry skies with the moon on a twinkling sea as abackdrop. Or go local in a village square and try your hand attraditional Cypriot folk dancing and get a taste of Cypriot cuisineand hospitality. You can even send the group off for a fun day outat a donkey farm, riding the island’s beast of burden.

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Cyprus state fair authorityexhibit with confidence

The Cyprus State Fairs Authority, with its many years of experience,has the know-how that is needed to guarantee the organisation andcoordination of successful local and international exhibitions,conferences and other events.

Its Multipurpose Hall Complex situated within the International Fairgrounds in Lefkosia (Nicosia) can meet the growing demand for highstandard exhibition centres, combining functionality and flexibility.

It offers both a conference facility as well as an exhibition areaaccommodating up to 1,200 participants, a foyer, pavilions, audio-visual equipment, restaurants and cafeterias, as well a technical andadministrative support.

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Passports and Visas

Cyprus is a member of the European Union since May 2004.No visas are required for entry into Cyprus by nationals ofmost European countries. Nationals of other countriesshould contact their nearest Cyprus consulate, or if none,the nearest British consulate. For more information visit thewebsite: http: //www.mfa.gov.cy. There are no vaccinationrequirements 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 from08:30 to 13:30. Certain banks in tourist areas open duringthe afternoon. Automatic Exchange Machines and ATMMachines operate on a 24-hour basis and most currenciesand denominations are accepted.

As of 1.1.08 the Cyprus Republic is expected to enter theeuro zone and employ the euro as its currency.

The prices listed in the contents of this publication (í) areconverted into euros (e) based on the exchange rate of theCyprus pound against the euro which was set on 10.7.07, i.eí1 = �1.71 or �1=í0.58

Business Hours

Shop opening hours vary according to the season. In thesummer they are usually open between 09:00-14:00 and17:00-20:00 and at other times of the year from 09:00-3:00and 14:30-18:00. On Wednesdays and Saturdays morningopening hours are observed.

Weather

Cyprus enjoys an intense Mediterranean climate, with longdry summers from mid-May to mid-October and mildwinters with some rain and snow on the Troodos rangefrom December to February, separated by short autumn andspring seasons. Extremes of temperature are rare. There isabundant sunshine all the year round, even in December andJanuary when there is an average of six hours of brightsunshine per day.

Electricity

The Cyprus electricity supply operates on 240 volts a.c 50H.z with normal 13 amp square pin plugs. Adaptor plugs arewidely available from hotel receptions or shops.

Getting Around

The best way to travel around Cyprus is by car. Self-drivecar rental firms have offices in all towns, as well as at LarnakaInternational Airport. Modern air-conditioned touristcoaches as well as minibuses are also available for hire. Cyprushas a modern road network with dual lane motorways linkingthe main towns of Lefkosia (Nicosia), Lemesos (Limassol),Larnaka and Pafos. Approximate journey times from thecapital Lefkosia (Nicosia) are 30 minutes to Larnaka, 45minutes to Lemesos (Limassol), 1 hour to Agia Napa and1hr 30 minutes to Pafos. Driving is on the left, as in theUnited Kingdom, and all signposting is in both English andGreek. The speed limit on motorways is 100 kilometres perhour. Both front and rear seatbelt wear is mandatory. Theuse of mobile phones at any time while driving is strictlyprohibited, unless hands-free equipment is used. Communal"service taxis" provide connections between all major townsevery half hour. Regular taxis are reasonably priced and area good option for airport transfers. Petrol stations in allseaside areas and major towns are equipped with automaticpumps, accepting bank notes or credit cards and operatingon a 24-hour basis.

Medical

Medical needs in Cyprus are met through governmenthospitals and private clinics and specialised doctors in privatepractice. Medical standards in Cyprus are high, as mostpractitioners are trained in European countries and the USA,while medical diagnostic centres are modern and well-equipped. Almost all brands of pharmaceuticals are availablein Cyprus. Pharmacies are open during normal shoppinghours. Late night chemists are listed in the daily papers.

Water

Tap water is safe to drink. It is a precious commodity on theisland, especially during the summer months.

Telecommunications

Cyprus prides itself on having one of the most sophisticatedtelecommunications systems in the world. High quality valueadded services such as advanced data transmission systems,facsimile, mobile telephony, cardphones, paging,videoconferencing, private leased circuits, audiotex, andhigh-speed internet access, make the island an ideal locationfor businesses depending on fast, reliable telecommunications.

Useful information

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ServicesBusiness needs can be catered for by companies that offeroffice and secretarial services such as typing, photocopying,printing and bookbinding. Translation and interpreterservices are readily available, as are tourist guides in manylanguages. The island offers excellent postal, messenger andcourier services. Cyprus’ Department of Postal Servicesprovides a universal, rapid, safe and low-cost service. All majorinternational courier services have offices on the island,while local companies offer messenger services betweentowns. Specialised forwarding companies and customs clearingagencies can undertake any shipping, packing, insurance anddelivery needs and are able to receive any type of goodseither for final importation or for re-export

TV, Radio and PressThere are seven national television channels with manyprogrammes including news reports broadcast in English.Most hotels have satellite television broadcasting majornetwork channels CNN, BBC, SKY, NBC, etc. There arenumerous radio stations broadcasting both locally andnationally. CyBC 2 has regular programmes for visitors inseveral languages and one can also pick up the BBC WorldService and the British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS)in Cyprus. There are three English language newspapers; theCyprus Weekly and the Financial Mirror are weeklies, whilethe Cyprus Mail is a daily. Daily newspapers from otherEuropean countries are also available.

LanguagesEnglish is widely spoken, while French and German arespoken in tourist resorts.

Food and drinkThe various foreign influences on Cyprus over the centurieshave left their mark on the island’s cuisine. On the wholeCyprus follows a Mediterranean diet, similar to that of Greecebut with some additional influences.

The traditional fast food of Cyprus is a pitta bread filled withsouvlakia (kebab) and salad. Tavernas specialise in meze,which is an array of several dishes that enable one to tasteeverything at one sitting. Local delicacies include ‘halloumi’cheese, a semi-hard cheese prepared from sheep's milk withthe addition of mint, eaten grilled, fried or on its own. Otherculinary influences have come from neighbouring EasternMediterranean countries. Italian, British and American fastfood chains are also in evidence. Cyprus has a long traditionof winemaking that goes back over 4,000 years. Onecharacteristic old wine, Commandaria, is acknowledged tobe the oldest in the world.

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