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Cyprus Seeks to Strengthen Tourism Cooperation with UK and France

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Cyprus's Deputy Minister for Tourism, Kostas Koumis, recently met with the British High Commissioner, Michael Tatham, and the French Ambassador, Clelia Chevrier Kolacko, to discuss cooperation in the tourism sector and arrivals from these two countries. The meetings highlighted the importance of the UK and French markets for Cyprus's tourism industry, with a focus on maintaining high levels of tourist arrivals, particularly during the winter season. The Deputy Ministry and the British High Commission agreed to collaborate on a conference next October to address visitor safety issues.

Key Takeaways:

  • The UK remains the largest source of tourists for the Cypriot tourism industry, with high numbers of tourist arrivals from the country.
  • Despite recent challenges, the UK market has fully recovered, with 1.374 million arrivals in 2024, exceeding the pre-pandemic numbers of 2019.
  • The UK tourist market has shown a 5.5% increase in arrivals compared to 2023 and a 3.2% increase compared to 2019.
  • The French market recorded a record number of arrivals in 2024, with 93,000 visitors, marking a 15.9% increase compared to 2023 and a 200% increase compared to 2019.
  • The Deputy Ministry for Tourism is participating in the Paris IFTM tourism exhibition between 23-25 September 2025 to promote Cyprus as a tourist destination and attract visitors from France.
  • The Deputy Ministry and the British High Commission agreed to collaborate on a conference next October to address visitor safety issues.

Statistics:

  • 1,374 million: The number of tourist arrivals from the UK in 2024, exceeding the pre-pandemic numbers of 2019.
  • 5.5%: The increase in tourist arrivals from the UK compared to 2023.
  • 3.2%: The increase in tourist arrivals from the UK compared to 2019.
  • 93,000: The number of tourist arrivals from France in 2024, marking a record high.
  • 15.9%: The increase in tourist arrivals from France compared to 2023.
  • 200%: The increase in tourist arrivals from France compared to 2019.

Sources:

  • Press release by the Deputy Ministry for Tourism (exact date not specified)
  • Not specified

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