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Cyprus Sees 13.7% Rise in Tourist Arrivals in May 2025

ByFamagusta Gazette

Jun 23, 2025

Tourist arrivals in Cyprus increased by 13.7% in May 2025, reaching 479,160 visitors compared to 421,400 in May 2024.

From January to May 2025, total arrivals reached 1,344,486, marking a 14.9% rise from the same period in 2024. The United Kingdom remained the top source of tourism, accounting for 37.4% of arrivals (179,150), followed by Israel (9.4%), Poland (7.7%), Germany (6.2%), Sweden (4.8%), and Greece (3.7%).

The majority of tourists—81.2%—visited Cyprus for holidays, while 11.1% traveled to see friends or relatives, and 7.6% arrived for business purposes.

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