According to the Cyprus Mail tourism officials from Paphos are in Israel in an attempt to attract more tourists to the tourist town. With the economic outlook of Europe, not too great at the moment. Paphos is looking further afield in a bid to entice tourists to the town.

Will it work? Who knows but they are targeting the wedding market which is a good growth area for the region. Up to know, most of the foreign weddings have been with British couples but now tourism cheifs are targeting Israel in an attempt to woo. couples from their to get married.

Thankfully there are still good deals on cheap flights to Paphos for you to go and witness some of these marriages!