Cyprus Sees a Surge In Tourism Revenue: February’s Significant Gains And What It Means

by News Editor

April 29, 2025

In February 2025, Cyprus reported a notable €79.7 million in tourism revenue, reflecting a remarkable 22.4% increase from the same period last year when earnings stood at €65.1 million, according to the latest release by the statistical service.

Year-to-Date Performance

Taking a broader view, the combined revenue for the first two months of 2025 reached €148.9 million, soaring by 35% compared to €110.3 million during the same months in 2024.

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Spending Patterns of Tourists

The per capita expenditure for February rose by 14.3%, amounting to €595.71 compared to €521.01 in February 2024. Among the tourists, British visitors, accounting for 24.8% of the arrivals, spent an average of €73.42 per day. Polish tourists made up 15.1% of the total arrivals and spent €71.07 daily. Intriguingly, visitors from Israel had the highest daily spending at €203.06.

Future Prospects

Looking ahead, Harris Papacharalambous, President of Cyprus Travel and Tourism Agents Association, anticipates that a total of 4.25 million tourists will visit Cyprus by the end of the year. The vision for 2026 is to enhance the island’s tourism offerings with innovative changes, turning it into a regional hub for tourism activities, thanks to Cyprus’ strategic geographical position.

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Cyprus Tourism Revenue Rises 7.4% In Early 2026

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

May 11, 2026

Recent data from the Cyprus Statistical Service reveals that tourism revenues rose by 7.4% during January and February 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. This upward trend in earnings comes ahead of the onset of the US-Israel conflict targeting Iran, highlighting the sustained recovery in the tourism sector.

Steady Growth In Tourism Revenues

In February 2026 alone, tourism revenues reached €85.3 million, marking a 7% increase from €79.7 million in February 2025. Over the combined period of January and February 2026, total earnings from tourism climbed to €159.9 million from €148.9 million recorded the previous year.

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Increasing Arrivals And Shifting Spending Trends

The robust growth in revenues has been supported by a notable rise in tourist arrivals. January 2026 saw an 8.5% increase in visitors compared to January 2025, with February recording a 9.5% climb. However, the average expenditure per tourist experienced a modest decline; in February 2026, the per capita spend dropped by 2.3% to €581.85 from €595.71 in the same month last year.

International Market Dynamics

Analysis of the visitor demographics indicates that the United Kingdom remained the largest tourism market for Cyprus in February 2026, representing 19.3% of all arrivals. British tourists spent an average of €72.72 per day. Additionally, Poland accounted for 18.4% of visitors, with Polish tourists spending an average of €75.02 daily. Israel emerged as the third-largest market, with 12.6% of arrivals, and its visitors led in daily spending at €157.15.

The continued growth in tourism revenue, coupled with rising visitor numbers, underscores the resilience of Cyprus’ tourism industry amid a shifting geopolitical landscape. As the island nation capitalizes on its appeal to international travelers, strategic investments and market diversification will be critical to sustaining long-term economic momentum.

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