Key facts
- Cyprus tourism revenues decreased by 35.1% in April 2026 compared to April 2025.
- Total tourism revenues for January-April 2026 amounted to €443 million.
- Per capita tourist spending in April 2026 was €651.77, a 10.3% decrease from the previous year.
- The conflict in the Middle East and related events were identified as the primary cause for the revenue drop.
- Government measures have been implemented to mitigate losses and improve the tourism outlook.
Cyprus's tourism revenues saw a significant decline of 35.1% in April 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, largely attributed to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its ripple effects. The country's Statistical Service reported that tourism revenues for April 2026 amounted to €197.5 million, a sharp decrease from €304.2 million in April 2025. For the first four months of 2026, revenues were estimated at €443 million, a 23.9% fall from €582.5 million in the corresponding period of the previous year.
Per capita tourist spending also dropped by 10.3% in April 2026, with visitors spending an average of €651.77 compared to €726.42 in April 2025. Tourists from the United Kingdom, the largest source market at 39.2%, spent an average of €86.43 daily, while Polish tourists (8.4%) spent €81.89 and German tourists (8%) spent €85.99.
Deputy Tourism Minister Kostas Koumis acknowledged that the April decline was expected, noting it was a continuation of the impact from the Middle East conflict. He also mentioned the emergence of a 'Jet Fuel Crisis' that added to European tourism's uncertainty and slowed booking rates. Koumis stated that the government and the Deputy Ministry took timely action through various measures, including hosting foreign journalists and influencers to showcase Cyprus as a safe destination, and intensifying promotional activities abroad. He expressed satisfaction that these efforts have helped stabilize the sector, with improving performance in subsequent months indicating the positive impact of the government's initiatives.