Tourism arrivals in Cyprus fall 8% in first seven months despite crisis response
Tourism arrivals in Cyprus have declined by approximately 8% in the first seven months of 2024, Deputy Tourism Minister Costas Koumis announced. Despite efforts described as a "successful crisis response," the year is expected to close with an overall decline of around 5%, worse than last year. The drop in arrivals followed significant challenges, including the drone strike at RAF Akrotiri and regional tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran.
Monthly data shows the decline easing during summer, with decreases of around 1% in June and just over 1% in July. August figures are yet to be released. Koumis stressed the government implemented timely measures to counter cancellations and reservation freezes and claimed Cyprus managed the crisis more effectively than other affected countries.
Separately, Limassol tourism board president Andreas Tsouloftas highlighted that the conversion of small hotels into short-term residential units has reduced available beds, limiting Limassol’s growth potential. Meanwhile, concerns over coastal pollution have been directed to the deputy shipping ministry for resolution. Tourism stakeholders, including the hoteliers’ association Pasyxe, are intensifying marketing efforts to improve the sector's prospects.
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