General Atlantic Appoints Novak Djokovic As Global Strategic Advisor

General Atlantic has appointed tennis icon Novak Djokovic as a global strategic advisor, bringing one of the most accomplished athletes in modern sport into its leadership circle as the firm expands its focus on wellness, innovation and sports-related investing.

Why Djokovic Fits The Mandate

According to a General Atlantic press release, Djokovic will work closely with the firm’s leadership, portfolio companies and investors, contributing perspectives on leadership, resilience and innovation. For a private equity and growth equity platform built on identifying durable long-term trends, the move is as symbolic as it is strategic.

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The announcement arrives just days before Djokovic is due to compete at Wimbledon, where he is pursuing a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title. The timing underscores the duality of Djokovic’s brand: still an elite competitor on the court, while increasingly active as an investor and operator off it.

A Growing Portfolio In Health And Wellness

Djokovic’s interests already extend well beyond tennis. He has backed a range of wellness-focused businesses, including Waterdrop, co-founded the supplement company SILA in 2024, and later helped launch the clean snack brand Cob Foods in 2025. He has also supported the wearables company Incrediwear.

That track record gives General Atlantic a credible entry point into the health and wellness economy, one of the most resilient consumer themes in private markets. As Bloomberg reported, the firm aims to leverage Djokovic’s network to broaden its reach in the sector.

Private Equity’s Growing Interest In Sport

General Atlantic is also expanding its presence in sports investing. Over the past two years, the firm has acquired stakes in a football club, a sports stadium and a sports media agency, reflecting broader interest from private capital in sports, entertainment and related infrastructure.

Tennis has also attracted growing investor attention, with General Atlantic becoming one of the latest firms to expand into the sector.

Speaking to Bloomberg, General Atlantic Chief Executive Bill Ford said Djokovic has “strong views about how professional tennis can be reshaped,” adding that “there’ll be opportunities there.”

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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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