ECONOMY

Revenue from tourism records surges by 21.3% in first semester 2025

Tourism revenue rises by over 21% in the first half of 2025, with higher average spending per visitor and strong growth from key markets

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Revenue from tourism recorded is estimated at €1,378.1 mn for the period January-June 2025, recording an increase of 21.3%, compared to the same period of 2024 (€1,136.4 mn), according to the Statistical Service.

Based on the results of the Passengers Survey carried out by the Statistical Service, revenue from tourism reached €422.3 mn in June 2025, recording an increase of 9.6% as compared to the corresponding month of the previous year (€385.2 mn).

Expenditure Analysis

The average expenditure per person was €847.01 in June 2025 compared to €798.77 in June 2024, recording an increase of 6%.

Tourists from the United Kingdom (the largest tourist market with 36.4% of the total tourists in June 2025) spent on average €103.92 per day, while tourists from Poland (the second largest market during the specific month with 7.3% of the total tourists) spent on average €90.91. Tourists from Israel (the third largest market with 6.1%), spent on average €149.44 per day.

CNA

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