Cyprus Tourism in Figures
Cyprus Tourism in Figures
A review of recent trends
in key tourism indicators
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Cyprus Tourism in Figures
Objective
This presentation attempts to …
…illustrate, in a graphical manner, recent trends in Cyprus
tourism through a series of indicators
…focus on figures and survey results to paint a quantifiable
picture of the current tourism environment in Cyprus
However, it will not …
…try to establish the reasons / factors behind the trends
…offer any views on ways to reverse / improve the trends
as there are better equipped people for doing that!
It rests on each one’s interpretation of these
figures, to draw their own conclusions!
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Cyprus Tourism in Figures
Sources of Data
Cyprus Tourism Organisation
– Tourist Expenditure Survey (1999 – 2001)
– Licensed Accommodation Establishments Data
Statistical Service of Cyprus (Ministry of Finance)
– Passenger Survey – Arrivals
– Passenger Survey – Departures (2002 – 2008)
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Total Tourist Arrivals and UK Share
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Share (%) of Main Source Markets in Arrivals
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Seasonality Analysis – Share (%) of Quarters
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Seasonality Indicator
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Type of Tour (Package / Individuals)
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Tourism Revenue and GDP (% Real Change)
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Cyprus Tourism in Figures
Tourism Revenue – Contribution to GDP
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Analyzing tourism revenue (Arrivals and Expenditure)
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Expenditure Analysis (Length of Stay and Daily Exp.)
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Arrivals in Licensed Accommodation Units
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Type of Accommodation Used by Tourists
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Domestic and Outbound Tourism
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Bed Utilization (Net / Gross Bed Occupancy Rates)
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Bed Utilization Analysis
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Conclusions
Tourist arrivals have reached a plateau with new markets replacing in
some cases the more traditional markets.
Seasonality problems persist as evidenced by both monthly arrivals and
the accommodation units’ average days in operation.
There is a clear shift from package tourism to individuals.
Increased propensity for shorter trips.
The post-2001 negative trend in real daily tourist expenditure seemed to
have been reversed until 2008.
Proportion of tourists staying with friends and relatives or in own
residences has increased.
Bed utilization has slightly improved mainly due to the reduction in
available capacity.
Both domestic and outbound holiday trips have shown steady increase.
Tourism’s contribution to the GDP is shrinking as a result of negative /
small growth relative to the economy as a whole.
18 February 2009 Constantinos Chappas

Cyprus Tourism in Figures
Cyprus Tourism in Figures
A review of recent trends
in key tourism indicators
Thank you for your attention!
18 February 2009 Constantinos Chappas