At a special event held on 30 May 2022, in the village of Vouni, in the presence of the Deputy Minister of Tourism Mr.Savvas Perdiou, local government authorities, tourism operators and other dignitaries, the first communities that secured the certification of the Ministry of Tourism "Colourful Villages" were awarded. Specifically, certification was awarded to the communities of Vouni, Kalopanayiotis and Steni, which were assessed on the basis of specific criteria.
Through the "Colourful Villages" programme, the aesthetic upgrading of the image of the villages, the reduction of visual pollution, the maintenance of cleanliness in prominent places, the improvement of the services and infrastructure offered, as well as the preservation and exploitation of the natural environment, with respect to biodiversity.
The ultimate goal of the "Colourful Villages" certification mark is to develop a culture of preserving the specific identity, natural wealth and cultural heritage of each community, while benefiting the local community in the context of sustainable development.
The awarded villages will receive significant promotion both at home and abroad, by the Ministry of Tourism, in order to increase their visitation.
In his intervention, the Deputy Minister of Tourism, after warmly congratulating the communities that achieved certification, underlined the emphasis given by the Deputy Ministry on enriching the tourism experience through authentic experiences in the Cypriot countryside. He also referred to the actions taken through various programmes and projects of the Deputy Ministry to improve the services and infrastructure offered by the communities, while highlighting their unique competitive advantages.
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