Paphos Life

Alfie wrote: ↑Mon Dec 11, 2017 2:42 pm What is a general store? Clothing seems pretty general to me.

Dominic wrote: ↑Tue Dec 12, 2017 6:31 am Staff are forced to work if the boss decides to open though. I'm all for the closures. I can't understand the masses of people trying to go shopping on Boxing Day in the UK.

Fisherman Phil wrote: ↑Tue Dec 12, 2017 5:32 am I don't think any shops should be prohibited from opening (or closing), on ANY day of the year.
Staff are not forced to work, and I know plenty of people who would love to work on Christmas Day, and I also kmow some who would rather be with family or friends. I should be a matter of choice.

Steve - SJD wrote: ↑Mon Dec 11, 2017 11:36 pm

Alfie wrote: ↑Mon Dec 11, 2017 2:42 pm What is a general store? Clothing seems pretty general to me.

Things like electrical, phone, DIY, furniture, furnishings, book etc stores. Basically anything that is not
a shoes and clothing store... don't ask my why though

It's like the rule that Barbers shouldn't open on a Thursday - what's that all about - ah well
you get used to it lol.

Cheers

Steve

Mike J wrote: ↑Wed Dec 13, 2017 3:41 pm Cyprus has embarked on an ambitious new strategy with the aim to further boost both visitor arrivals and tourism revenue, and create 47,000 better-paying jobs by 2030. In the same time frame, the country has set its sights on attracting €20 billion in new investment, and doubling the share of tourism in Cyprus’ economy. As part of this process, the government recently commissioned a comprehensive study by Spanish company THR Innovative Advisors, to assess the future of tourism on the island.
The findings determined that the sector has the potential to contribute up to 30% of GDP by 2030, if the sector is developed responsibly and strategically. To reach these demanding targets, Cyprus would need to attract at least 4.8 million foreign tourists, of which 40% would be during the traditionally dormant winter months between November and April to ensure the sector’s future competitiveness.
When the CTO ran the ad campaign "open 365 days" some wag added except Wednesdays and Saturday afternoons , Sundays, High Days and Holidays. The consultants at the golf course near me quickly advised the owners that closing at 5.30 pm because the staff liked to get home was not the way to attract increased numbers of tourists who wanted to play in the cool early evening. We might love the idea of shops being closed but as the article says to achieve the growth 40% of new visitors must come in the winter season on rural walking tours, wine tours, visits by yachts . A tourist arriving on say Christmas Eve doesn't understand why places are closed for much of their 5 day stay. Nor do people arriving at Limassol Marina understand why the Chemist is closed on a Wednesday . On New Years Day this year not a single bar or restaurant was open in Pissouri , just groups of confused tourist wandering about. Tourism these days is an intensely competitive business with the consumer have vast choice of destinations. I suspect Open 365 days will soon have to mean just that.