Deputy Minister for Tourism, Kostas Koumis, is visiting Dubai and Abu Dhabi to explore tourism prospects from the UAE and the wider region of the Middle East, considered as a promising region for Cyprus’ tourism industry.

According to a press release issued by the Deputy Ministry, in his contacts Koumis will meet with senior executives of tourist organisation and airlines.

“These contacts aim at exploring tourism prospects of the specific geographical region, to register any issues and challenges that concern the market in the current period as well as to strengthen the ties with tourist partners with the ultimate aim to increase tourist flows from the region,” the Deputy Ministry said.

Furthermore, the Cypriot Deputy Minister will give interviews to foreign media, showcasing Cyprus’ rich tourist product and the positive developments concerning the country’s infrastructure and other fields.

“The market of UAE as well as the wider region of the Middle East is a very important market for our country with strong growth prospects, something which is highlighted by the Deputy Minister in all of his meetings,” the Deputy Ministry added.