Courtesy Meeting between the School of Tourism Management, Hospitality and Entrepreneurship of the Cyprus University of Technology and Neapolis University Pafos and American University of Beirut (Mediterraneo)
The School of Tourism Management, Hospitality and Entrepreneurship of the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) held a courtesy meeting on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, with representatives from Neapolis University Pafos and the American University of Beirut. The meeting aimed to strengthen collaborative ties and explore prospects for joint initiatives in tourism education and research.
The meeting took place in a spirit of mutual respect and constructive dialogue, highlighting the importance of cooperation among academic institutions in the broader Eastern Mediterranean region for the promotion of excellence, innovation, and sustainable development.
Representing the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) were Professor Nikolas Tsapatsoulis, Vice-Rector of Academic Affairs, and Professor Evangelos Akylas, Vice-Rector of Financial Planning and Development.
From the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Associate Professor Antonis Theocharous, Head of the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management, and Assistant Professor Elias Hadjielias, representing the Department of Management Entrepreneurship and Digital Business participated in the meeting.
From Neapolis University Pafos, the delegation included Professor Pantelis Sklias, Rector, Professor Savvas Chatzittofis, Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation, and the Chair of the Department of Communication and Creativity. The representatives of Neapolis University emphasized the importance of fostering synergies that will enhance educational experience and research activity in the fields of tourism, communication, and the creative industries.
Representing the American University of Beirut were Professor Alain Daou, Dean of the School of Management, and Professor Mallek Tabbal, Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, who expressed their appreciation for the invitation and their interest in developing collaborations with Cypriot academic institutions in areas such as tourism management, sustainability, and hospitality education.
During the meeting, the parties discussed opportunities for joint research programs, student and staff exchanges, as well as organizing conferences and scientific events focusing on tourism, hospitality, and entrepreneurship.
The meeting concluded on a positive note, with all participants committing to continue dialogue and strengthen their collaboration through specific initiatives aimed at advancing tourism education and research in Pafos and the wider region.