Cyprus tourism revenue edges up in June as visitor spending rises

Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus’ tourism revenue rose by 0.2 per cent in June 2026, despite a 1.7 per cent fall in tourist arrivals, as spending per visitor increased.

June revenue and arrivals

Tourism revenue reached €423.1 million in June 2026, compared with €422.3 million in June 2025, according to figures released on Monday by the statistical service, Cystat.

Tourist arrivals declined to 489,965 from 498,527 in the corresponding month of 2025.

First-half performance

The marginal increase in June was not sufficient to reverse weaker results recorded in the first half of the year.

Tourism revenue for January to June 2026 was estimated at €1.2213 billion, compared with €1.3781 billion during the same period in 2025, a decrease of 11.4 per cent.

Visitor expenditure and stays

Average expenditure per tourist rose by 2 per cent to €863.62 in June 2026, from €847.01 a year earlier.

Average daily spending increased to €105.32 from €99.65 in June 2025, while the average length of stay fell to 8.2 days from 8.5 days.

United Kingdom market

Visitors from the United Kingdom remained Cyprus’ largest tourist market, accounting for 33 per cent of all arrivals in June.

British arrivals fell to 161,913 from 181,610 in June 2025. Their average stay increased to 10.4 days from 9.5 days, while expenditure per visitor rose to €1,081.44 from €987.20.

Average daily spending by British tourists was virtually unchanged at €103.98, compared with €103.92 a year earlier.

Israel market

Israel remained the second-largest source market, accounting for 16.4 per cent of total arrivals.

Israeli arrivals more than doubled to 80,343 from 30,246 in June 2025. Their average stay shortened to 3.9 days from 4.7 days, while expenditure per person declined to €679.65 from €702.39.