Organized by IFEMA MADRID, the International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR) brings together the global tourism market in its 45th edition, showcasing from January 22 to 26 the outstanding performance of the tourism industry in 2024 and the promising expectations for 2025.

In 2024, 93 percent of people aged 16-74 in the EU reported that they had used the internet during the previous three months. Internet use has grown consistently in the EU, with the share of users increasing by seven percentage points (pp), up from 86 percent in 2019.

Based on the results of the Passengers Survey carried out by the Statistical Service, Cyprus revenue from tourism reached EUR407,9 million in October 2024, recording an increase of 17,7 percent as compared to the corresponding month of 2023 (EUR 346,5 million).

Cyprus’ number of job vacancies in the third quarter of 2024 reached 16.010, recording an increase of 3.736 vacancies (30,4 percent) compared to the same quarter of the 2023 where the number was 12.274.

DP World Limassol has succeeded in securing an automobile transit deal, Limassol port’s first such business in two decades.

The latest ‘Virtual Larnaca’ additions take you on a journey through mountainous honey villages… and back in time to discover the region’s rich, religious history.

Based on the results of the Passengers Survey carried out by the Statistical Service, revenue from tourism for Cyprus reached EUR454,1 million in September of this year, recording an increase of 6 percent as compared to the corresponding month of 2023 (EUR428,4 million).

Nature enthusiasts across Cyprus, gathered for a scenic hike along the Cape Aspro trail in Pissouri on November 30, as part of Limassol Marina’s 10-year anniversary celebrations.

SkyUp has announced the launch of its direct regular flight programme from Chisinau to some of the most popular European destinations among Ukrainians.

FITUR 2025, taking place from January 22-26, organised by IFEMA MADRID, will be highlighting the strong tourism potential between Spain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where around 10 companies will be exhibiting their tourism offers at the trade fair, mainly tour operators and Dubai’s iconic Atlantis Hotel, among others.