Friday, September 20, 2024 Cyprus is on track to set a new record for tourist arrivals from France, according to Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis. During a series of important meetings held in Paris, where Koumis led the Cypriot delegation at the IFTM 2024 tourism exhibition, he expressed optimism that Cyprus would exceed the 80,000 French visitors recorded last year. This positive projection comes as a result of targeted efforts by the Cyprus tourism sector to boost its appeal to French travelers.
The Deputy Ministry of Tourism highlighted that Koumis engaged in productive discussions with key figures from prominent tourism organisations and airlines that operate flights and holiday packages between France and Cyprus. These discussions were crucial in assessing the current state of the French tourism market in Cyprus, with a clear focus on further increasing the number of visitors in 2024. The possibility of breaking previous records seems very likely, as the growth in French tourist arrivals continues to show significant upward trends.
The meetings not only revolved around visitor numbers but also touched upon the overall satisfaction of French tourists visiting Cyprus. The Ministry of Tourism is actively working to enhance the experience of French travelers by promoting more niche forms of tourism, such as cultural, gastronomic, and wellness tourism. This diversified approach is seen as a way to attract a broader audience and offer unique experiences tailored to th.