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Record-Breaking German Tourist Arrivals Boost Cyprus Tourism in 2025

Published December 28, 2025, 17:39
Record-Breaking German Tourist Arrivals Boost Cyprus Tourism in 2025

The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Kostas Koumis, has hailed 2025 as a highly successful year for Cyprus tourism, marked by a significant increase in arrivals and revenue. He specifically highlighted a new record in arrivals from Germany, after 28 years, emphasizing the improved air connectivity between the two countries and the preference of German tourists to visit various regions of Cyprus. The increase in arrivals exceeds 12% compared to the previous year and 40% over a three-year period. Cyprus has also received pan-European recognition for its tourism development, ranking first in the improvement of air connectivity compared to 2024 and second compared to 2019. Furthermore, Cyprus recorded the largest increase in overnight stays in tourist accommodations among Mediterranean countries in 2025. The Deputy Minister stressed the importance of distributing the benefits of tourism throughout Cyprus and the need for continued collaboration with the private sector to further strengthen the tourism industry. The government considers the success of tourism businesses and their ability to meet growing demands to be crucial. In conclusion, 2025 was a landmark year for Cyprus tourism, with significant achievements and recognition at the European level. Improved air connectivity, increased arrivals and revenue, and the preference of tourists for diverse regions of Cyprus have all contributed to establishing Cyprus as a leading tourist destination.