Cyprus not yet a winter tourism spot

Cyprus is having a tough time improving its winter tourism, even though more visitors are coming and spending more money. The island's tourism officials are finding it hard to put together a successful plan to attract visitors during the colder months.

Cyprus saw a rise in winter tourists only recently, with arrivals increasing from 654,000 last year to 698,000 this year. Tourism revenue also went up from 295.1 million euros to €354 million. This growth is partly due to more flights being available, especially from Israel, despite ongoing regional issues.

However, the tourism sector is facing significant challenges. There's been a dramatic drop in flight availability from important European markets like France (down 74%), Denmark (67%), and Sweden (36%). This reduction is making it harder for Cyprus to attract visitors from these countries.

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