On March 24, 2026, the Cyprus Employers & Industrialists Federation awarded Circular Economy Certificates to 19 hotel companies in Nicosia, recognizing their commitment to sustainable practices in tourism.
On March 24, 2026, in Nicosia, the Cyprus Employers & Industrialists Federation (OEB) held a ceremony to award Circular Economy Certificates to 19 hotel companies across Cyprus. This event marked the culmination of a four-year effort to promote the green transition of the Cypriot tourism sector through the integration of Circular Economy principles.
The measure, titled “Promotion of the Circular Economy in Hotel Facilities,” was implemented by OEB in collaboration with the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, with funding from the European Union’s Recovery and Resilience Mechanism, within the framework of Cyprus’s Recovery and Resilience Plan 2021-2026. It highlights the readiness of Cypriot hotels to adapt to environmental and economic challenges.
Deputy Minister of Tourism, Mr. Costas Koumis, praised the initiative and emphasized the importance of upgrading Cyprus’s tourism model through sustainability and practical Circular Economy implementation.
Minister of Finance, Mr. Makis Keravnos, highlighted the fiscal and developmental benefits of transitioning to circular business models and congratulated OEB for the measure’s implementation, noting the absorption of EU resources under the Recovery and Resilience Facility.
OEB President, Mr. George Pantelides, stated that Cypriot tourism is leading the green transition, with the Circular Economy Certification Scheme helping to improve quality and strengthen strategic positioning. He also mentioned ongoing cooperation with tourism operators and government ministers to support the sector, with some new support plans expected to be announced soon.
The ceremony concluded with the official awarding of certificates to the following hotel companies:
Photos from the event are available in the official gallery.
