A significant increase of 42,9% was recorded in the income from tourism in February 2023, compared to last February, while in the first two months the income increased by 50,7%.
According to the Statistical Service, based on the results of the Travelers Survey, revenues from tourism in February 2023 amounted to €56,6 million, compared to €39,6 million in the corresponding month of 2022, marking an increase of 42,9 %.
For the period January – February 2023, tourism revenues are estimated at €102,2 million compared to €67,8 million in the corresponding period of 2022, marking an increase of 50,7%.
Per capita spending fell in February
According to the Statistical Service, the per capita expenditure of tourists in February 2023 amounts to €475,39, compared to €550,10 in February 2022, marking a decrease of 13,6%.
British tourists (the largest tourist market with 27,2% of all tourists in February 2023) spent an average of €62,35 per day, while Israeli tourists (the second largest tourist market during the given month with 12,8% of the total) spent an average of €103,51. Tourists from Greece (third largest market with 12,6%), spent €47,34 per day.
Source: KYPE