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 Fuel Prices Expected To Rise As Oil Prices Increase

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

March 10, 2026

International Oil Market Dynamics

Fuel prices in Cyprus are expected to rise gradually in the coming weeks as international crude oil prices continue to increase. Recent reports show that heavy crude prices moved from about $93 per barrel to a peak of $117 before settling near $107, reflecting continued volatility in global energy markets.

Projected Retail Impact And Stage-Wise Price Adjustments

Sabbas Prokopiou, president of the Pan-Cypriot Fuel Stations Owners Association, said these international price movements are expected to gradually affect retail fuel prices in Cyprus. A recent increase of around two cents per litre has already been recorded. Additional price adjustments may follow in the coming weeks as international fuel costs pass through the supply chain and reach the retail market.

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Geopolitical Tensions And Market Reactions

Geopolitical developments have also contributed to recent price movements. Concerns about potential regional conflict initially pushed crude prices higher. In a single trading session, prices reportedly rose by about $10 per barrel. More recently, attacks targeting oil storage facilities have added further pressure to international crude markets.

Strategic Outlook And Industry Insights

Prokopiou said further increases in fuel prices remain possible depending on developments in international oil markets. However, he noted that estimating the scale of retail price adjustments remains difficult during periods of geopolitical uncertainty. Similar market patterns were observed in 2022 following the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, when international crude prices rose sharply.

Market participants, including fuel importers and the Consumer Protection Service of the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry, continue to monitor developments in international energy markets.

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