Cyprus Tourism Feels Impact Of Decline In Israeli Visitors

Declining Arrivals And Revenue Implications

Recent data show that the absence of Israeli tourists over the past two months has affected Cyprus’ tourism sector, particularly given the market’s high daily spending levels. Tourist arrivals reached 455,680 in May 2026, compared with 479,160 in May 2025, representing a decline of 4.9%. During the January-May period, arrivals were down 13.3% compared with the same period a year earlier.

Foreign Market Contributions: United Kingdom And Beyond

The United Kingdom remained Cyprus’ largest source market in May 2026, accounting for 36.3% of total arrivals, or 165,600 visitors. Israel followed with 53,649 arrivals, representing 11.8% of the total. Other key markets included Poland with 37,307 arrivals (8.2%), Germany with 28,546 arrivals (6.3%), and Sweden with 22,111 arrivals (4.9%). Despite a decline in arrivals from some markets, these countries continue to account for a significant share of Cyprus’ tourism traffic.

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Rebound In Israeli Tourism

Arrivals from Israel recovered during May 2026 following the sharp decline recorded in March. Visitor numbers rose from 1,537 in March to 15,997 in April before reaching 53,649 in May. Compared with May 2025, arrivals from Israel increased by 18.6%. The recovery follows the near-zero inflow recorded in March after an incident involving a drone near British military bases.

Government Response And Strategic Management

Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis said the ministry remains focused on supporting the sector’s recovery following one of the most difficult periods in recent decades outside the pandemic. According to Koumis, efforts to promote Cyprus as a safe destination helped limit the impact of geopolitical tensions and disruptions affecting air connectivity.

Investing In A Resilient Future

Over the past three months, authorities and industry stakeholders have focused on supporting Cyprus’ presence in international tourism markets. Actions have included digital marketing campaigns in 27 countries, visits by foreign journalists and influencers, international meetings and presentations, and cooperation with long-standing tourism partners.

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Only 1% Of Cyprus Farms Use Precision Farming Technologies

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 24, 2026

Cyprus remains one of the European Union’s least digitised agricultural economies, with just 1% of farms using precision farming technologies in 2023, according to Eurostat.

The findings come as the EU continues to encourage the adoption of digital tools aimed at improving agricultural productivity, efficiency and sustainability.

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Internet Access Expands, But Digital Uptake Lags

Internet access has improved across the bloc, although adoption remains uneven. Eurostat found that 43% of EU farms had internet access in 2023, with northern and central European countries leading the way.

Denmark, Germany, Slovakia, Latvia, the Czech Republic and Austria all reported internet access rates above 90%.

Greater connectivity, however, has not translated into widespread digital adoption. Farm management information systems, which help farmers manage day-to-day operations, were used by only about 11% of EU farms. France was a notable exception, with around 60% of farms using the technology.

Precision Farming Concentrated In Larger Operations

Robotics adoption also remained relatively limited, with only about 7% of EU farms using robotic technologies. Overall, around 18% of farms with utilised agricultural area employed at least one precision farming technology or practice in 2023.

These included robotics for plant protection, band spraying, variable-rate application, precision crop monitoring and soil analysis. Despite representing fewer than one in five farms, these holdings accounted for around 44% of the EU’s utilised agricultural area.

The figures suggest that precision farming remains concentrated among larger agricultural businesses, where investment in digital technologies is typically easier to support.

Cyprus Lags Behind EU Leaders

Luxembourg, Finland and Estonia recorded the highest shares of utilised agricultural area managed by farms using precision farming technologies, each exceeding 75%.

At the other end of the ranking, Cyprus recorded just 1%, while Greece and Romania reported between 10% and 15%. The results indicate that Cyprus remains at an early stage of digital adoption in agriculture, even as precision farming becomes more widespread across parts of the European Union.

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