Tourism revenue for the first four months of 2024 saw a notable increase of 5.5% compared to the same period in 2023, while April's revenue remained stable.
According to the results of the Passengers Survey conducted by the Statistical Service of Cyprus, tourism revenue in April 2024 amounted to €217.4 million, showing a slight decrease of 0.1% compared to April 2023 (€217.6 million).
For the period from January to April 2024, tourism revenue is estimated at €440.7 million, compared to €417.6 million for the corresponding period in 2023, marking a 5.5% increase.
Increase in per capita expenditure in April
The average expenditure per tourist in April 2024 increased by 2.6% to €651.69 compared to €634.89 in April 2023. British tourists, who constituted the largest tourist market with 35.3% of the total tourists in April 2024, spent an average of €81.21 per day. Israeli tourists, the second largest market with 10.7% of the total, spent an average of €140.03 per day. Polish tourists, who were the third largest market with 7.6%, spent an average of €80.67 per day.
The highest daily per capita expenditure for April 2024 was recorded by tourists from Switzerland at €144.35, followed by Belgium at €141.70 and Israel at €140.03. The lowest daily per capita expenditure was noted among tourists from Greece at €43.28, Italy at €74.11, and Sweden at €76.93.