The United Arab Emirates tourist market for Cyprus is steadily rising, with a 14% increase in arrivals from the UAE last year. Meetings were held with airlines and travel agents to increase tourist flows from the UAE and Middle Eastern countries. Discussions also focused on strengthening demand from India and forming strategic partnerships with the UAE in the investment sector.
The significant increase in traffic anticipated from Germany to Paphos this summer is instilling greater optimism for the tourist season in the province. Germany is expected to play a much larger role in tourist traffic to Paphos compared to the previous five years, offsetting losses from Russia and Israel. Stakeholders believe there is potential to improve air connectivity and increase visitor arrivals from Germany, making it a high-priority market for Paphos. This, combined with high visitation from the UK, suggests that 2024 is poised to be a record-breaking year in visitor arrivals for Paphos.
The significant increase in tourist traffic anticipated from Germany to Paphos this summer is instilling greater optimism for the tourist season. Germany is expected to play a much larger role in tourist traffic to Paphos compared to previous years, offsetting losses from conflicts in Russia and Israel. This surge in German tourists, combined with high visitation from the UK, is expected to make 2024 a record-breaking year for visitor arrivals in Paphos.
The 25th TRAVEL EXPO CYPRUS Tourism Exhibition will be held on 19 – 21 April at the State Fair Grounds in Nicosia. It is a popular event in Cyprus attracting over 10,000 visitors annually. The exhibition provides information on travel options in Cyprus and abroad, with various exhibitors offering travel packages. Visiting hours are from 16:00-22:00 on April 19 and 20, and from 15:00-21:00 on April 21. The entrance fee is €4.00, with children under 12 entering for free.