Deputy tourism minister holds contacts in UAE

Deputy Tourism Minister 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 ministry, Koumis will meet with senior executives of tourist organisations 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 ministry said.

“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 statement added.