Andris Georgiou and Mich. Demosthenous of ACTTA (left), with Athina Spakouri, Head of GNTO Cyprus; Ioanna Mytaftsi, President of the Alumni Association of the Master in Tourism & Local Development program at AUTH; and Eleni Dimitriou of GNTO Cyprus. Photo source: GNTO
Cypriot travelers are expected to have taken around 800,000 trips to Greece by the end of the year – almost matching Cyprus’ population – underscoring the strong significance of the market for Greek tourism.
Building on this momentum, Greek tourism authorities and Cypriot partners convened in Nicosia to discuss deeper cooperation, particularly in faith-based and pilgrimage tourism.
The “Greece – Cyprus: Strategic Cooperation in Tourism” event, was organized by the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) in collaboration with the Association of Cyprus Travel and Tourism Agents (ACTTA). It brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from Cypriot municipalities, the Greek Embassy, airlines, and other tourism organizations.
Athina Spakouri, Head of GNTO Cyprus. Photo source: GNTO
During the event, GNTO Cyprus Head Athina Spakouri highlighted opportunities for expanded collaboration in religious and pilgrimage tourism, as well as in other emerging areas of the travel sector.
On his part, ACTTA President Charis Papacharalambous focused on the market’s growing importance.
“Cypriot travelers are expected to close 2025 with nearly 800,000 trips to Greece, reflecting the consistent strengthening of our tourism ties,” he said.
‘Thessaloniki: Where Faith, History and Mystery Meet’
Ioanna Mytaftsi, President of the Alumni Association of the Master in Tourism & Local Development program at AUTH. Photo source: GNTO
The GNTO Cyprus Office also presented the city of Thessaloniki through a talk by Ioanna Mytaftsi, Assistant Professor at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) and President of the Alumni Association of the Master in Tourism & Local Development program.
Under the theme “Thessaloniki: Where Faith, History and Mystery Meet”, the presentation highlighted lesser-known historic and culturally significant aspects of the city, reinforcing its appeal in religious and thematic tourism.
During the event, participants noted that these exchanges not only showcase Greece’s tourism offerings but also support sustainable growth by fostering stronger relationships with the Cypriot travel market and encouraging mutually beneficial collaborations in the years ahead.
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