The new terminal sited alongside the original Paphos airport was officially opened on 17th November 2008, will be able to handle 2.7 million passengers a year and has parking bays for 940 cars. The first day of operation of the new Pafos International Airport was crowned with complete success, without experiencing any operational or technical difficulties. The passengers were satisfied with the new facilities and by the high level of services being offered at the new Pafos International Airport. Adamos Aspris, Public Relations and Communications Manager of Hermes Airports, commented: "We are confident that the new Pafos International Airport will contribute in the efforts for further strengthening of Pafos tourism industry and to the further development of the local employment also".