Cyprus Chamber Of Commerce And Industry Launches Wine Company Mission At Vinitaly 2026

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

February 24, 2026

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve), in its role as the coordinator for Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus, has unveiled a refined brokerage event at Vinitaly 2026 in Italy, inviting local enterprises to expand their international horizons.

Strategic Initiative For Global Business Connections

Under the banner of the Wine Company Mission at Vinitaly 2026, the event is slated for April 12 through April 15, 2025, in Verona. This initiative reflects a broader strategy aimed at bolstering international business cooperation by linking local companies with international suppliers.

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Curated B2B Engagements And Industry Expertise

Organized in collaboration with members of the Enterprise Europe Network, the programme features sponsorship from distinguished organizations such as the special agency of the Naples Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Agriculture and Handicraft and Unioncamere Piemonte. The event will specifically target networking between international buyers and dominant wine producers hailing from the Piemonte and Naples regions.

Event Highlights And Direct Networking Opportunities

The broader exhibition spans four days; however, pre-arranged B2B meetings are scheduled for April 13 and 14, 2025. These meetings will take place at the HU Verona Fiere, with designated zones including the shared Piemonte Land of Wine space in Hall 10 and the shared Napoli area in Hall B. Participants will benefit from formal presentations on the wine-growing regions, complemented by immersive wine tasting sessions.

In addition to tailored meetings conducted directly at the producers’ stands, companies that register will gain complimentary entry to Vinitaly 2026 and enjoy a special networking lunch at Ristorante Piemonte on April 14, 2025, featuring traditional dishes and local wines.

Registration And Support For Business Leaders

Organizers urge interested companies to register and create their profile at no cost before the registration closing date of April 12, 2025. Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus will support participants throughout the process, including registration, profile setup and preparation for business meetings, helping companies make the most of the event.

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Cyprus Expects More French Visitors In 2027 As Air Capacity Expands

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

September 18, 2026

Cyprus expects more French visitors in 2027 as airlines increase capacity between the two countries, Tourism Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis said after meetings with tour operators in Paris.

France, one of Cyprus’ key tourism markets, has had a difficult 2026. French arrivals fell 46% year over year to 8,453 in August, from 15,663 a year earlier, according to the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat). August arrivals were also nearly 50% below the 16,798 recorded in the same month of 2024.

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Overall, Cyprus received 2.82 million tourist arrivals between January and August, down 7% from the same period in 2025.

Air Connectivity Supports 2027 Outlook

Koumis discussed the 2027 outlook with senior executives from tour operators offering Cyprus holidays during the IFTM Top Resa travel trade fair in Paris.

Higher air capacity between France and Cyprus was a key focus of the talks. Participants also discussed the impact of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on the French market and Cyprus’ efforts to adapt its tourism offering to French travelers.

“The French market is undoubtedly an extremely important market for our country’s tourism,” Koumis said, adding that France had regained importance only a few years ago and still had room to grow.

Improved air connectivity will be an important factor in that expansion, according to Koumis. “It is now clear that air connectivity between France and Cyprus is improving significantly, which is a basic prerequisite for the further growth of the market,” he said.

Cyprus Promotes Tourism And Regional Cooperation

Koumis attended the opening of IFTM Top Resa at the invitation of French Tourism Minister Serge Papin, who later visited the Cyprus stand. Held from Sept. 15 to 17 at Paris Porte de Versailles, the event brought together more than 32,000 tourism professionals representing 177 destinations and 1,650 brands, according to organizers.

During his visit, Koumis also met Egyptian Tourism Minister Sherif Fathy. Cyprus and Egypt reaffirmed their tourism cooperation and discussed opportunities to strengthen ties further.

French media interviews covered Cyprus’ tourism offering, infrastructure and services, along with efforts to develop specialized tourism products. Regional instability weighed on arrivals in 2026, particularly during the spring, although the decline narrowed over the summer.

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