During the period of January – February of this year, arrivals of travellers totalled 464,433 compared to 421,767 in the corresponding period of 2019, recording an increase of 10,1 percent.

With the aim of protecting public health and in the face of non-compliance and proper observance of the provisions of regulations and protocols in catering premises, as verified by the competent state authorities, the Ministry of Health has reviewed the protocol concerning the functioning of catering premises.

Following the decrees published by the Government of Cyprus and the measures taken to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the Cyprus Passengers Survey, which provides data on tourist arrivals, revenue from tourism and the returns of residents of Cyprus from a trip abroad, was not conducted in April of this year. Due to this reason, the relevant press releases and corresponding tables will not be published.

The Cyprus Travel Agents Association (ACTA) and the Tourist and Travel Agencies Association of Greece (HATTA) confirmed on April 24 via teleconference that they intend to cooperate and submit a joint proposal to the relevant two government departments.

On the basis of the results of the Cyprus Passengers Survey, arrivals of tourists reached 55,342 in March compared to 169,934 in March 2019, recording a decrease of 67,4 percent.

On the basis of the results of the Cyprus Passenger Survey, revenue from tourism reached EUR40,2 million in January compared to EUR39,6 million in the corresponding month of 2019, recording an increase of 1,5 percent.