Ayia Napa must find the right balance

Ayia Napa must find the right balance

I am writing regarding the story about Argo Holidays calling for action to prevent slide in Ayia Napa family sales (Travel Weekly September 18).

I was general manager of the Sunrise Beach in Protaras from 1980 to 1987. In those days, Ayia Napa was the top sunspot for the Scandinavian market.

They were wild party makers but they co-existed alongside family visitors and both Ayia Napa and Protaras offered good Cypriot hospitality to both groups.

It is important that the new scene in Ayia Napa does not destroy the infrastructure of the resort and that the quality hotels are able to offer their regular family clientele the environment they have come to expect.

After all the clubbing scene is centred around a few months of the year and the resort wants to be operational all year round.

Cyprus now attracts over a million holidaymakers a year from the UK and the trade needs to work hard to maintain standards.

Limassol attracts all sorts of holidaymakers and there is a balance. As a five-star hotel, we thrive on the top end of the market, providing a luxury service for our guests.

We work hard to maintain and improve our standards as do most hotels and apartments on the island. Ayia Napa will find its balance.

John GCWood

Le Meridian Limassol Spa and Resort

Cyprus