Αssociated Press reports from Nicosia that Cyprus' beleaguered tourism sector got some good news after the government announced on Friday that travelers from the U.K. will be allowed entry into the east Mediterranean island nation next month without having to undergo a compulsory 14-day quarantine. But Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou said that depends on whether U.K. coronavirus infection rates stay at the current low ebb.  Ioannou clarified that as of August 1 Britain will be grouped with 14 other countries including France, Italy and Spain from which travelers will be required to obtain a health certificate declaring them coronavirus-free three days prior to boarding a flight. Tourism officials say July appears to be a bust in terms of tourism, in spite of earlier hopes that holidaymakers would flock to Cyprus because of its minimal infection rate. Tourism accounts for 13% of Cyprus' economy and officials note the aim remains to recoup 25-30% of tourist arrivals the country received in 2019. Read the full report at thenationalherald.com RELATED TOPICS: Greece, Greek tourism news, Tourism in Greece, Greek islands, Hotels in Greece, Travel to Greece, Greek destinations, Greek travel market, Greek tourism statistics, Greek tourism report Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons License: CC-BY-SA Copyright: FromNicosia Let's block ads! (Why?)