Just released figues from the Tourist Authority shows Cyprus tourism did well in October.

Over 250,000 people took holidays in Cyprus during the month – up on the same month in 2010 – with over 100,000 of them from the UK.

Visitors from the U.S. spent a fortnight on the island on average, while UK and holidaymakers from Germany averaged ten days.

More tourist revenue and visitor numbers for Cyprus are available by clicking here

The importance of the UK market to Cyprus has been underlined this week when the Minister of Tourism addressed industry leaders at a dinner in London, during the Travel Show.

With the UK as the most important market for Cyprus holidays the Minister noted that the island is also attracting more visitors from Russia.

Apart from the great weather, beaches, cuisine and friendly local population the Minister also said that new developments such as marinas and golf courses will help to keep Cyprus as a top holiday destination for British tourists.

Following our October report that the number of seats being sold for flights to Cyprus is up this year compared to last, a new report shows that those tourists who are holidaying in Cyprus at the moment are spending more money while they’re on the island.

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The number of people visiting Cyprus in 2012 for a holiday is looking good, according to recent press reports, with early indications via the number of seats booked for Cyprus for next year up by ten per cent compared to the same time last year.

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If you’re visiting Cyprus soon, particularly if it’s going to be your first visit, the Daily Telegraph have come up with a good guide as to what you can do and see during your holiday.

To read it click here