Surge in Tourism Revenues Fuels Economic Growth in Cyprus

Surge in Tourism Revenues Fuels Economic Growth in Cyprus

Cyprus experienced a remarkable boost in its tourism sector during May 2023, with tourism revenues skyrocketing by an impressive 40.7%. This surge in earnings continued over the first five months of 2023, witnessing a notable 34.2% increase. The Statistical Service of Cyprus, through its Travelers Survey, reported that May 2023's tourism revenues reached €311.0 million, surpassing the €221.0 million recorded in the corresponding period of the previous year.

The tourism industry in Cyprus has been a key driver of the country's economic growth. With revenues of €728.6 million from January to May 2023, compared to €543.0 million during the same period in 2022, the tourism sector saw a substantial 34.2% increase.

In May 2023, the per capita spending of tourists in Cyprus was reported at €740.36, reflecting an increase of 5.5% from the previous year's €701.44. Notably, British tourists represented the largest share of visitors in May 2023, accounting for 36.6% of the total tourist influx, as they spent an average of €89.83 per day. The second-largest market, Israeli tourists, comprised 8.9% of total visitors and spent an average of €136.11 per day. Meanwhile, tourists from Poland, constituting 7.3% of the total, spent €79.46 per day.

Tourists from Lebanon emerged as the highest per capita spenders in May 2023, spending an impressive €193.89 per day. Following closely were tourists from Austria, spending €123.07 per day, tourists from the Netherlands, spending €120.53 per day, and tourists from the United States, spending €119.97 per day. These figures underscore the diverse range of visitors contributing significantly to the country's tourism revenues.

Index of Industrial Production

Meanwhile, in June 2023, the Producer Price Index (PPI) in the Industry experienced a 4.5% increase compared to the previous year. The PPI for June 2023 reached 140.0 points, showcasing a slight 0.1% rise from May 2023.

Comparing the first half of 2023 with the same period in 2022, the PPI demonstrated an impressive 12.0% growth. Notably, certain manufacturing sectors witnessed significant expansion, with an increase of 11.6% in the mining and quarrying sector, 6.6% in electricity supply, and 4.4% in manufacturing. However, the water supply and waste management sector experienced a 5.4% decrease.

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