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Tourism in Cyprus occupies a dominant position in the economy of Cyprus.〔 〕 Tourism significantly impacts the economies, cultures, and the development of Cyprus. In 2006, it was expected to contribute 10.7% of GDP which in real terms it generated US$5,445.0 mn in the same year. In 2006, the total employment was estimated at 113,000 jobs, however due to the recent Cypriot financial crisis the numbers of jobs in the sector are decreasing. With over 2 million tourist arrivals per year, it is the 40th most popular destination in the world. However, per capita of local population it ranks 6th.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Economy Statistics - Tourist arrivals (per capita) (most recent) by country )〕 Cyprus became a full member of the UNWTO when the organisation was created in 1975.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=UNWTO member states )〕 According to the World Economic Forum's 2013 Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index, Cyprus' tourism industry ranks 29th in the world in terms of overall competitiveness. In terms of Tourism Infrastructure, in relation to the tourism industry Cyprus ranks 1st in the world. ==Arrivals by country== Northern Europe represents the lion's share of tourist arrivals. Over 50% of visitors come from Great Britain a traditional source of tourism for the island. Several factors contribute to this, including widely spoken English, the traditional links from British colonialism and the presence of British military bases at Akrotiri and Dhekelia. The downturn in the British economy in the late 2000s was reflected in a drop in tourist arrivals highlighting the overreliance of Cyprus' tourist industry on one customer. In 2009 efforts were underway to boost arrivals from other countries. Tourists arrivals by country (2009): 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Tourism in Cyprus」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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