{"id":2017291,"date":"2026-06-29T13:53:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T10:53:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2017291"},"modified":"2026-06-29T13:53:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T10:53:13","slug":"cyprus-tourism-revenues-fell-by-more-than-35-in-april-as-a-result-of-the-war","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2017291","title":{"rendered":"Cyprus\u2019 tourism revenues fell by more than 35% in April as a result of the war"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/81\/77\/79\/1200x675_cmsv2_a9b2172b-6e8d-51c9-b251-bc2980ef039e-9817779.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"abe-2905843-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1 m-modeXL-1\" data-nid=\"2905843\" data-cid=\"9817688\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2905843-label-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/81\/76\/88\/189x106_cmsv2_acde3db2-34d4-5e53-8257-77145e070bbe-9817688.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Labour party&apos;s Andy Burnham gestures as he delivers a speech at the People&apos;s History Museum in Manchester, England, Monday, June 29, 2026.\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    Europe News<\/p>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Burnham vows to &#8216;rewire Britain&#8217; with devolution and &#8216;No. 10 North&#8217;\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2905844-pos2-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1 m-modeXL-1\" data-nid=\"2905844\" data-cid=\"9817689\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2905844-label-pos2-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/81\/76\/89\/189x106_cmsv2_f4d72fa9-5f0a-52d0-b2c9-ca136f1786af-9817689.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"FILE - The strawberry Moon rises in the sky behind the ancient temple of Poseidon, about 70 km south of Athens, Greece, June 11, 2025. 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result of the war<\/h1>\n<div class=\"c-article-image-video u-position-relative \">\n<div class=\"js-superdiv u-aspect-ratio-16x9 u-position-relative \" data-sponsored=\"Partner content\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-poster-img c-article-media__img\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/81\/77\/79\/1536x864_cmsv2_a9b2172b-6e8d-51c9-b251-bc2980ef039e-9817779.jpg\" width=\"1536\" height=\"864\" loading=\"eager\" alt=\"file photo\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-caption u-position-absolute\"><i id=\"article-caption-content\" class=\"c-article-caption__content\"><span class=\"c-article-caption__text\"><br \/>\n              File photo<br \/>\n                    <span class=\"u-color-white\">&#8211;\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c-article-caption__copyright\">Copyright\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c-article-caption__credit\">AP Photo<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-image-copyright c-article-image-copyright--novideo\">\n    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&#8220;stable course&#8221;, adding that improving performance in recent months showed government measures had &#8220;a positive impact&#8221;.<br \/>\n    <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-article-content c-article-content--travel js-article-content\">\n<p>The US-Iran war and events in the Middle East, together with the drone attacks on British bases in Cyprus, have sent the country\u2019s tourism revenues into free fall compared with 2025.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-mobile-only\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-desktop\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Cyprus\u2019s Statistical Service has released the final figures for April 2026, showing a 35.1% drop in revenues compared with the same month in 2025, when there was no conflict or turmoil in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>According to the results of the Travellers Survey, tourism revenues in April 2026 amounted to \u20ac197.5 million, a decrease of 35.1% compared with the corresponding month of the previous year (\u20ac304.2 million).<\/p>\n<p>For the period January-April 2026, tourism revenues are estimated at \u20ac443 million, compared with \u20ac582.5 million in the same period of 2025, a fall of 23.9%.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spending breakdown<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Per capita tourist spending in April 2026 came to \u20ac651.77, compared with \u20ac726.42 in April 2025, marking a decrease of 10.3%.<\/p>\n<p>Tourists from the United Kingdom (the largest source market, accounting for 39.2% of all tourists in April 2026) spent an average of \u20ac86.43 per day, while Polish tourists (the second-largest source market in that month, with 8.4% of the total) spent an average of \u20ac81.89. German tourists (the third-largest market with 8%) spent \u20ac85.99 per day.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6665\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/81\/77\/79\/808x539_cmsv2_7b8c8731-be93-5dcf-9c82-05a46e622de5-9817779.jpg\" alt=\"file photo\"><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">file photo<\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">AP Photo<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Deputy Minister of Tourism: &#8216;April\u2019s decline was expected &#8211; the situation has improved&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p>Commenting on the Statistical Service\u2019s announcement regarding tourism revenues for April 2026, Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis said, among other things: &#8220;The month of April is a continuation of March 2026, a period which, as is well known, was significantly affected by the conflict in the Middle East and its aftermath. The 35.1% decrease in revenues in April 2026 compared with April 2025 was unfortunately expected.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;During April, the so-called &#8216;Jet Fuel Crisis&#8217; emerged, namely the negative debate surrounding aircraft fuel, focusing mainly on fuel stocks in Europe. This caused tremors in the pan-European tourism economy, bringing additional uncertainty and a slowdown in booking rates across Europe.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Koumis added: &#8220;The government and the Deputy Ministry with primary responsibility took timely action through a series of measures aimed at limiting losses and reversing the negative climate that had developed during that period. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Dozens of foreign journalists were hosted in Cyprus to convey the true picture of the destination, which is characterised solely by safety, as well as influencers; the Deputy Ministry of Tourism\u2019s promotional activities abroad were stepped up, and special emphasis was urgently placed on strengthening existing strategic partnerships. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The improvement in tourism performance in the months that followed proves that the measures taken had a positive impact, but above all we are pleased to see the tourism sector back on a stable course.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> 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2026, tourism revenues are estimated at \u20ac443 million, compared with \u20ac582.5 million in the same period of 2025, a fall of 23.9%.Spending breakdownPer capita tourist spending in April 2026 came to \u20ac651.77, compared with \u20ac726.42 in April 2025, marking a decrease of 10.3%.Tourists from the United Kingdom (the largest source market, accounting for 39.2% of all tourists in April 2026) spent an average of \u20ac86.43 per day, while Polish tourists (the second-largest source market in that month, with 8.4% of the total) spent an average of \u20ac81.89. German tourists (the third-largest market with 8%) spent \u20ac85.99 per day.Deputy Minister of Tourism: &#8216;April\u2019s decline was expected &#8211; the situation has improved&#8217;Commenting on the Statistical Service\u2019s announcement regarding tourism revenues for April 2026, Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis said, among other things: &#8220;The month of April is a continuation of March 2026, a period which, as is well known, was significantly affected by the conflict in the Middle East and its aftermath. The 35.1% decrease in revenues in April 2026 compared with April 2025 was unfortunately expected.&#8221;During April, the so-called &#8216;Jet Fuel Crisis&#8217; emerged, namely the negative debate surrounding aircraft fuel, focusing mainly on fuel stocks in Europe. This caused tremors in the pan-European tourism economy, bringing additional uncertainty and a slowdown in booking rates across Europe.&#8221;Furthermore, Koumis added: &#8220;The government and the Deputy Ministry with primary responsibility took timely action through a series of measures aimed at limiting losses and reversing the negative climate that had developed during that period.&#8221;Dozens of foreign journalists were hosted in Cyprus to convey the true picture of the destination, which is characterised solely by safety, as well as influencers; the Deputy Ministry of Tourism\u2019s promotional activities abroad were stepped up, and special emphasis was urgently placed on strengthening existing strategic partnerships.&#8221;The improvement in tourism performance in the months that followed proves that the measures taken had a positive impact, but above all we are pleased to see the tourism sector back on a stable course.&#8221;<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/www.euronews.com\/travel\/2026\/06\/29\/cyprus-tourism-revenues-fell-by-more-than-35-in-april-as-a-result-of-the-war&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/81\/77\/79\/1200x675_cmsv2_a9b2172b-6e8d-51c9-b251-bc2980ef039e-9817779.jpg&#8221;] Europe News Burnham vows to &#8216;rewire Britain&#8217; with devolution and &#8216;No. 10 North&#8217; Tech News Strawberry Moon rises tonight \u2014 and no, it isn&#8217;t strawberry-coloured Health news Longer breastfeeding linked to lower ADHD in kids, study finds Business Lucky Strike maker BAT to axe 5,500 jobs worldwide in \u20ac695m cost drive Europe [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[90],"tags":[226,36],"class_list":["post-2017291","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-international","tag-crawlmanager","tag-euronews-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2017291","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2017291"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2017291\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2017291"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2017291"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2017291"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}