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15 August 2024
Top reasons for inbound tourism to Cyprus
Data
15 August 2024
Adventure tourism
Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism
Cultural tourism
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Cyprus has become a favored destination for tourists seeking leisure, with a notable interest from Greek and British visitors for business and family visits respectively.
Statistical Service of Cyprus
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Academic/Research and VET Institutions
Company with 250 or more employees
Consumer / tourist organisation
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/Travel Journalist Organisations
National authorities
Networks and Federations / Confederations
NGOs / Non-profits
Regional authorities
SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)
Trade Unions
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Specific types of tourism
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Adventure tourism
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Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism
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Cultural tourism
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Ecotourism
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Education tourism
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Festival tourism
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Gastronomy tourism
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Health and medical tourism
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MICE tourism
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Mountain tourism
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Religious tourism
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Rural tourism
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Sports tourism
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Urban/city tourism
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Wellness tourism
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Transition Pathway Strategic Areas
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Coordinated information on travelling
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Improving statistics and indicators
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Innovative tourism services
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Business activities
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Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism
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In 2023, Cyprus welcomed 3.9 million inbound tourists. Of these, over 80.3% visited for holidays and leisure, 13.3% for visiting friends and relatives, and 6.3% for business purposes. Greece residents led in choosing Cyprus for business trips, while the United Kingdom was the main source of visitors for both visiting friends and relatives and holidays and leisure. In comparison, 2019 saw 4.0 million inbound tourists, with 81.9% visiting for holidays and leisure, 11.8% for visiting friends and relatives, and 6.3% for business needs, indicating a slight shift in tourism motivations. More detailed data is available in the online database of the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT-DB), which is accessible free of charge and can be customized to individual requirements.
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