Tourism in Cyprus
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Tourism occupies a dominant position in the economy of Cyprus.[1]
- In 2006 it was expected to contribute 10.7% of GDP.
- in real terms it generated CYP£2,598.2 mn (US$5,445.0 mn) (annual-2006).
- total employment was estimated at 113,000 jobs (29.7% of total employment = 1 in every 3.4 jobs).
Cyprus became a full member of the UNWTO when the organisation was created in 1975.[2]
According to the World Economic Forum's 2007 Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index, Cyprus' tourism industry ranks 20th in the world in terms of overall competitiveness. In terms of Human, Cultural and Natural Resources (in relation to the tourism industry) Cyprus ranks 3rd in the world. [3]
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[edit] Tourist arrivals
Recent figures of total arrivals: [4]
| 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,303,200 | 2,349,000 | 2,470,100 | 2,400,924[5] |
Tourists arrivals by country (2006) [6]:
| Country | arrivals | % of total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Britain | 1,360,136 | 56.7% |
| 2 | Germany | 152,808 | 6.4% |
| 3 | Greece | 126,768 | 5.3% |
| 4 | Russia | 114,763 | 4.8% |
| 5 | Sweden | 94,028 | 3.9% |
[edit] Distribution
Much of the tourist industry relies on the clean beaches to attract foreign tourists. [7] This reflects in the seasonal distribution of tourist arrivals with a disproportionate number arriving during the summer months. Recently Cyprus has provided incentives for the development of winter and all year round tourism such as in the form of nature, golf and activity holidays. Marinas and casinos are being considered to add to the tourist attractions of the island.
[edit] The Cyprus Tourism Organisation
The CTO has a status of a semi-governmental organisation charged with overseeing the industry practices and promoting the island as a tourism destination abroad. In 2007 the CTO spent a reported €20 million on promotion.[8]
[edit] References
- ^ Cyprus Travel & Tourism - Climbing to new hights. (PDF). Accenture. World Travel and Tourism Council (2006). Retrieved on 2007-03-02.
- ^ UNWTO member states. World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Retrieved on 2007-03-02.
- ^ "Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index", World Economic Forum, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-03-02.
- ^ Comparative indicators 2007 (.xls). Statistical Service of the Republic of Cyprus (2007). Retrieved on 2007-03-02.
- ^ Leonidou, Leo. "The Brits have bigger numbers but the Russians have bigger wallets", Cyprus Mail, Friday, March 23, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-03-28.
- ^ Tourist Statisctics 2006 (PDF). Page 60. Republic of Cyprus, Ministry of Finance, Statistical Service. Retrieved on 2008-03-09.
- ^ Habegger, Larry. "World Watch - European Clean Beaches", Chicago Tribune, Sun Jun 10, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-06-11.
- ^ "Cyprus to spend a mere EUR 20 mln to promote tourism in 2008", Financial Mirror, 17/08/2007. Retrieved on 2007-08-19.
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