Tourism revenue in South Cyprus rises by 6.6 per cent in June

According to the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat), tourism revenue totalled €1.13 billion in the first half of 2024, up by 4.2 per cent from €1.09 billion during the corresponding period in 2023.

The average expenditure per tourist in June 2024 was €798.77, a slight increase of 1 per cent compared to €791.03 in June 2023.

Tourists from the United Kingdom, who made up the largest share of visitors at 35.6 per cent, spent an average of €94.66 per day.

Visitors from Israel, the second-largest market with 10.7 per cent of total tourists, had a higher daily spend of €146.16.

Meanwhile, Polish tourists, comprising 7.5 per cent of the total, spent an average of €78.00 per day.

The service explained that the data used here was gathered through the passenger survey conducted at the departure points of Larnaca and Paphos airports.

Personal interviews were carried out using an electronic questionnaire, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all tourists in the government-controlled areas of Cyprus.

The service also noted that the data excludes any travellers who arrive or depart from ports or airports not controlled by the Republic of Cyprus.

Source: Cyprus Mail