On the basis of the Statistical Service’s Passengers Survey, June had the highest volume of tourist arrivals ever recorded in Cyprus during the specific month, also contributing the highest ever number recorded in the first half of the year.

This February boasted the highest volume of tourist arrivals ever recorded for Cyprus during the specific month, according to the island’s Statistical Service.

Tourism once again proved to be a major pillar of Cyprus’s socio-economic development with revenues generated by the industry surging 14.9 percent year-on-year between January and July.

Tourist figures to Cyprus increased significantly in the first two months of the year, with data released by the Statistical Service showing a particular surge in Russian traveller numbers.