The Jewel of the Med
The southern part of the island, an independent EU nation, is mainly inhabited by Greek Cypriots, while the previously poorer north has been occupied by Turkey since the war of 1974. The recent banking crisis has brought about a clear reversal in fortunes between the north and south, with the Northern Cypriot economy growing by 5% annually in recent years, reflecting the strength of the Turkish lira.
Picture the scene – a sophisticated, secure and sun-kissed setting coupled with outstanding infrastructure resulting in a captivating location for a broad range of business events and employee incentives. Northern Cyprus is fast becoming a competitive player in business culture, not least because of the ease of accessibility or the attractive range of business-class hotels and sophisticated corporate services. Crucially, this jewel of an island offers an embrace as warm as the Mediterranean sun. Northern Cyprus has five major towns from which to choose when hosting an event. Kyrenia, Iskele, Famagusta, Guzelyurt and Nicosia make up the urban landscape of Northern Cyprus, with each city offering something unique.
Want culture and medieval architecture to play a central role in your event? Then Famagusta is the city for you
Kyrenia is a picturesque town and showcases every kind of landscape. Mountains? The Five Fingers Mountains, with a 120km course, is a hiker’s dream. Beaches? The Escape beach is one of the most beautiful strands in Cyprus. Castles? Kyrenia Castle is well worth a visit, displaying dungeons, a shipwreck museum and the tomb of the Ottoman Admiral. The four-star Dedeman Olive Tree Hotel offers 105 well-equipped rooms, including a variety of executive suites in a stunning setting. This location ticks all the boxes. Likewise, Iskele presents some great venues to host your meeting, including the Bogaz Hotel, which is situated just over half an hour from the Ercan airport. Providing breath-taking views from your room, the restaurant and the 120-person capacity meeting room, this spot will not fail to impress. Schedule your trip to fit with the various festivals, allowing your colleagues the chance to truly unwind. In June, Iskele hosts the largest street festival in the Turkish Republic, while the Mehmetcik Grape Festival is set for early August.
Named as the no.1 destination to visit in 2013 by The Rough Guide, Cyprus is fast making a name for itself as a business destination. Unconstrained by the Euro, Northern Cyprus is forging ahead. Allow your business to do the same by looking to the North and getting ample lira for your Euro.