Reducing the impacts of tourism seasonality in the small island state of Cyprus

Abstract

PurposeThis concluding article aims to summarize the key points and outcomes from the theme issue question: How could the Republic of Cyprus reduce the impact of seasonal tourism on long-term sustainable development? Which is a follow-up issue to the Cyprus sustainability theme issue published in Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes volume 13 number 6 2021.Design/methodology/approachThe paper summarizes the findings of the theme issue in relation to how stakeholders in the Republic of Cyprus can reduce the impact of severe tourism seasonality on long-term sustainable tourism development.FindingsThe findings of the articles in this theme issue explore the depth of the seasonality problem and its impact on the long-term sustainability of the small island state of Cyprus. Further, the articles in this collection explore potential remedies and ways to mitigate seasonality with the help of alternative, special interest tourism activities, improved air connectivity, established cluster-based activities, and improved accessibility to the island.Originality/valueThe articles in this issue provide perspectives from academics, practitioners, industry professionals, and policymakers on what steps could be taken to tackle increasing tourism seasonality that has profound effects on economic, social, and environmental sustainability in the island of Cyprus.

Examining Cross-Industry Clusters among Airline and Tourism Industries

“…Using the case of Cyprus enables to identify various parameters among the airline and tourism industries that are interrelated and examine and assess these. Accessibility to island destinations implies that the airline network, which is important for the development of the tourism industry, is at the same time the backbone of the island's economic activity [57][58][59][60]. Thus, both industries are important in state-wide progression and understanding the degrees of cooperation can shed light on any drawbacks and impediments that prevent them from reaching their full potential.…”