Paris Hilton arrives in Northern Cyprus as part of tour

Socialite Paris Hilton on Saturday arrived in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) for an appearance to promote her new perfume.

The American TV personality, businesswoman, and model landed at Ercan International Airport in the capital Lefkoşa via a private plane chartered by Limak Hotel.

Fikri Ataoğlu, the TRNC's tourism minister, welcomed Hilton while she posed for pictures with her enthusiastic fans.

Hilton told reporters at the airport of her excitement at being in Northern Cyprus.

Hilton's European tour for her fragrance also includes Ibiza, Spain, and Romania's capital Bucharest and Black Sea resort of Mamaia.