Telegraph: Tourists Feel "Absolutely Safe" In Cyprus Amid Middle East Conflict
British Visitors Consider The Island A Safe and Popular Holiday Destination
An article in the Daily Telegraph highlights Cyprus as a potential destination for Britons amid the Middle East conflict, particularly for the school holiday week at the end of October.
The report mentions that some hotels on the island are receiving calls from British tourists with bookings, expressing concerns about whether the country is affected by the war in the Middle East. However, British visitors on the island state that they feel "absolutely safe."
It is noted that, "with its warm, sunny days at this time of year, Cyprus remains a favorite destination for autumn holidays. This year, however, some are hesitant to visit the island due to the situation in the Middle East."
The article points out Cyprus's geographical proximity to the conflict zone, as well as a past statement from Hezbollah's Hassan Nasrallah regarding potential retaliation against Cyprus if it allowed the use of its Bases by Israel.
However, it is emphasized that Cyprus's role in the war is humanitarian, serving as a destination for some fleeing Lebanon. Additionally, the UK Foreign Office's travel advisory classifies Cyprus as a safe destination.
A British couple vacationing in Paphos tells the newspaper, "We haven't seen or heard anything that makes us feel unsafe here." Friends of the couple also say they feel "absolutely comfortable and safe" on the island, despite minor reservations before their trip.
Locals also report feeling just as safe, according to the British article, which adds that, despite some anxious phone calls to hotels, no bookings have been canceled due to the war.