Tourism in Northern Cyprus

Tourists arrivals by country (As of the end of 2012):[http://www.dunya.com/kktc-turizm-rakamlarini-10-yilda-2-3e-katladi-186237h.htm Kibris Postasi]

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Turkey, UK and other northern European countries are the source of most tourist arrivals.

The number of tourists visiting the TRNC during January–August 2006 was 380,000, up from 286,901 during January–August 2003.[https://web.archive.org/web/20070212070006/http://www.holidayinnorthcyprus.com/eventsView.jsp?idNews=27 Tourism statistics for the period January-August 2003:] North Cyprus Ministry of Economy and Tourism

The number of tourist beds increased to 17000 in 2011. Tourism revenue in 2011 was USD400 million.[http://www.zaman.com.tr/yazar.do?yazino=1175178&title=isadamlari-kuzey-kibrisa-cikarma-yapti Zaman Newspaper 01 Sept 2011] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131107113550/http://www.zaman.com.tr/yazar.do?yazino=1175178&title=isadamlari-kuzey-kibrisa-cikarma-yapti |date=2013-11-07 }} The number of tourists visiting Northern Cyprus: January–August 2003: 286,901; January–August 2006: 380,000,; 2010: 437,723[http://www.starkibris.net/index.asp?haberID=82981 Number of tourists visiting North Cyprus] Year 2010: 437,723

File:Golden beach at sunset.jpg at Karpaz Peninsula, at sunset. The sandy beaches are often used as habitats for green turtles.]]

File:Escape Beach North Cyprus.jpg (Alsancak), Kyrenia .]] Although there are two airports in Northern Cyprus, the Ercan Airport and Geçitkale Airport, neither have been recognized due to the ongoing disputes involving the political status and recognition of Northern Cyprus. All international flights are done via Turkey by public and private airline companies.

Marina tourism also developed in recent years; Karpaz Gate Marina of Northern Cyprus became a member of ART Marine’s international marinas network in 2014.[http://www.superyachtbusiness.net/news/karpaz-gate-marina-joins-art-marines-international-marinas-network superyachtbusiness] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140911023503/http://www.superyachtbusiness.net/news/karpaz-gate-marina-joins-art-marines-international-marinas-network/ |date=2014-09-11 }} KGM of Northern Cyprus became a member of ART marines international.

Annual Tourism Revenues: As of 2012 December: 700 million USD

Number of night stays: 2003: 1.3 million 2012: 2.7 million

Touristic bed capacity: (2013 March) 19.867

Number of touristic establishments: (2013 March) 145 (Kyrenia: 99). 15 is 5-star-hotel, 6 is 4-star-hotel, 3 is boutique-hotel, 1 is special-certified-hotel. The total number of hotels is 84; Bungalov establishments: 33[https://www.cyprus.org.il/ Cyprus Tour Guide]

Marina tourism also developed in recent years; many international yacht voyagers come to Northern Cyprus every year.

• Karpaz Gate Marina is a member of International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) since 2014.[http://www.icomia.com/committees/32/about-us/members-13.aspx ICOMIA]
• Karpaz Gate Marina of Northern Cyprus became a member of ART Marine’s international marinas network in 2014.
• Cyprus Turkish Tourism and Travel Agents Union is a member of United Federation of Travel Agents' Associations (UFTAA).{{Cite web |url=http://www.uftaa.org/members/members_2012_08_28_13_34_11_171.pdf |title=UFTAA |access-date=2014-09-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130214061001/http://www.uftaa.org/members/members_2012_08_28_13_34_11_171.pdf |archive-date=2013-02-14 |url-status=dead }} and Global Alliance of Travel Agent Associations (GATAA)[http://northerncyprusnews.com/travel/global-alliance-of-travel-agent-associations-was-in-north-cyprus Northern Cyprus News]

File:Saint_Hilarion_Castle.jpg|Saint Hilarion Castle

File:Kyrenia from St hilarion edit2.jpg| Kyrenia and the Mediterranean Sea from Saint Hilarion Castle

File:Queens Window Saint Hilarion Kalesi.jpg|Saint Hilarion Castle, view of the Queen Elanor's window

File:Be%C5%9Fparmak_Da%C4%9Flar%C4%B1_(KKTC_ve_T%C3%BCrkiye_bayra%C4%9F%C4%B1).JPG|The flag of Northern Cyprus over Pentadaktylos (largest flag of the world)

File:Girne Kalesi.jpg|Panorama of Kyrenia Castle (Girne Kalesi)

File:Kyrenia - Blick vom Kastell 2c Hafen.jpg|A view from the Kyrenia Castle

File:BellapaisMonasteryInnerCourt.jpg|Bellapais Abbey inner court

File:Kyrenia ship.jpg|The Kyrenia Shipwreck Museum

File:Kyrenia 01-2017 img06 view from castle bastion.jpg|The new harbour of Kyrenia

File:Bay near Cape Kormakitis.jpg|A bay near Cape Kormakitis in the west of Northern Cyprus

File:Pentadaktylos-1.JPG|Pentadaktylos

File:Kyrenia Harbour Panorama, North Cyprus.jpg era Kyrenia Castle on the far left, and the Kyrenia Mountains in the background.]]

File:Morphou Bay.jpg, and the Morphou Bay.]]

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• Climate of Northern Cyprus
• History of Northern Cyprus
• Economy of Northern Cyprus

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