Cyprus's tourism sector is plunging - and the Swedes are not helping.

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Revenues from Cyprus's vital tourism sector dipped 5.7 percent in the first two months signalling another rocky year for the Mediterranean island's economy.

The average daily spending by tourists in February was 62.2 euros - and the Swedes spend the least.

The Irish were the biggest spenders at 168 euros a day, while the Swedish were the most frugal, spending just 39.1 euros a day on average.

Income from tourism makes up 12 percent of gross domestic product. On the back of disappointing tourism income, the Cyprus economy contracted by 1.7 percent in 2009 to end decades of robust growth.

The most popular summer destination for Swedes is Turkey's Alanya and the most popular country is Greece, according to new figures by Ticket Travel Group. Sales of charter travels to Turkey are up 40 percent compared to last year and to Greece with 25 percent.

Last Updated (Tuesday, 16 March 2010 14:28)

 

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#1 2010-03-16 23:53
I suppose it would'nt be anything to do with the locals charging a lot more than they have been in the near past , to the point of greed and ripping tourist off . No wonder Cyprus is getting less tourist every year . You only have to read time and time again about property developers ripping people off and not giving people there title deeds and then in the next Cypriot paper you read , why is it people are not buying property ?
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