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Accommodation preferences of foreign tourists in Cyprus

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15 August 2024

Accommodation preferences of foreign tourists in Cyprus

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According to tourism indicators, foreign tourists visiting Cyprus predominantly prefer 4-star hotels and staying with friends or relatives.

 

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Cyprus

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Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer Organisations

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

EU Institutions

Financial Institutions and Investors

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

Local Authorities

Media / Journalist Organisations

National authorities

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

Regional Authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Trade Unions

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Coordinated information on travelling

    • Improving statistics and indicators

    • Innovative tourism services

  • Business activities

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Other accommodation

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In 2023, foreign tourists visiting Cyprus showed a clear preference for 4-star hotels, which accounted for 18.2% of their accommodation choices. This was closely followed by staying with friends and relatives, which made up 15.1% of the choices. The most frequented 4-star hotels were found in Pafos/Polis, attracting 45.5% of the visitors. Meanwhile, Lemesos city was the most popular location for those choosing to stay with friends and relatives, with 26.8% of all such stays. Interestingly, this trend mirrors that of 2019, indicating a consistent preference among foreign tourists for these types of accommodations. For more detailed information, the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT-DB) offers a free and customizable online database.

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