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Originally Posted by BeachLover
Hi Veronica, thanks for the feedback.
You confirm my fears, of course  Perhaps those businesses are not functional at the moment.
The bar idea would be themed - I have a theme that does not seem to exist in Cyprus but my friend has used in another beach resort location (including a once and hour "show") and I think it would be successful if in the right location (ie: Ayia Napa or similar). However, I agree with you- there seem to be a few too many bars there from what I have read! Same problem for most in Thailand I assume. I will have to venture out there to see... not so bad 
The eco tourism idea is an interesting nitch- I will look more into that. Thanks for the idea! Do you know any current types of tourism ventures like that (perhaps ourside Cyprus) that I can try to read about? |
I cant think of any off hand but I am sure you could find some ideas for eco tourism by googling.
Cyprus is well known as one of the best places in the world for bird watching being on the flight path to Africa from europe.
Also many people come here for the wonderful walking trails in the hills.
A nice little hotel catering for these type of people with an eco friendly theme might be a good way to go.
Inland property is much cheaper and you could probably find something which would lend itself to converting into a hotel without it costing an arm and a leg.
One of the villages on the road up to the troodos mountains would be an ideal location for a project of this kind. If you were half way between troodos and the coast your guests would have the best of both worlds as they could pop down to the coast or up into the mountains in a short drive.
Anyway it is something to consider and as I say I am sure you could get some ideas by googling.
Veronica