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Cyprus on course for “record-breaking year” as tourists flock to island

The Cyprus Tourism Organisation has revealed a 14.7% increase in the number of tourists visiting the island this year compared to last.

From January to September 2017, Cyprus welcomed 3,001,603 tourists – compared to 2,617,218 during the same period in 2016.

The number of UK visitors also rose during this period, from 149,586 to 165,728 – an 8.9% increase.

Orestis Rossides, UK director of the Cyprus Tourism Organisation, said: “We’re delighted to see continued growth in tourism to Cyprus, both from the UK specifically and across all markets.

“Thanks to the continued growth throughout the year, 2017 remains on track to be another record-breaking year.

“With the warmest winters in Europe, Cyprus is a wonderful winter sun destination and we encourage travellers to consider our beautiful island for their upcoming holidays throughout the winter.”

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