The first quarter of 2025 saw a subtle dip in EU tourist overnight stays, totaling 452.4 million, a slight decrease of 0.2% from the same period in 2024. January ushered in a positive start with 139.0 million nights, a 3.5% increase year-on-year. However, February and March saw declines, hitting 147.7 million and 167.7 million nights respectively.
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According to Eurostat data, these variations are linked to calendar shifts, particularly the timing of school holidays and Easter celebrations.
Foreign visitors formed a significant segment in overnight stays, constituting around 45.6%. Cyprus impressively hosted 85.7% foreign visitors, trailing only behind Malta.
Notably, foreign overnight stays slightly rose by 1.1%, while domestic stays fell by 1.3%. Countries like Latvia and Malta recorded the steepest increases in foreign guests, while Ireland and Croatia experienced considerable downturns.
