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EU tourism nights in the first quarter of 2025

The first quarter of 2025 saw a subtle dip in EU tourist overnight stays, totaling 452.4 million, a slight decrease of 0.2% from the same period in 2024. January ushered in a positive start with 139.0 million nights, a 3.5% increase year-on-year. However, February and March saw declines, hitting 147.7 million and 167.7 million nights respectively.

According to Eurostat data, these variations are linked to calendar shifts, particularly the timing of school holidays and Easter celebrations.

Foreign visitors formed a significant segment in overnight stays, constituting around 45.6%. Cyprus impressively hosted 85.7% foreign visitors, trailing only behind Malta.

Notably, foreign overnight stays slightly rose by 1.1%, while domestic stays fell by 1.3%. Countries like Latvia and Malta recorded the steepest increases in foreign guests, while Ireland and Croatia experienced considerable downturns.

Mindset Talks 2026 To Bring 40+ Speakers And 10 Workshops To Paphos

Overview

Mindset Talks Vol. 9 will take place from 27 to 29 November 2026 at Aliathon Resort in Paphos, bringing together more than 40 speakers from Cyprus and abroad for three days of business and personal development discussions, workshops and networking.

Organised by Growth Hacking Cyprus, the ninth edition will explore entrepreneurship, leadership, professional development and personal growth, combining presentations with practical workshops and opportunities for participants to exchange experiences.

The event will be conducted entirely in Greek, with the main conference taking place on 28 and 29 November.

What To Expect

This year’s programme combines a two-day conference with 10 workshops, a Business Fireside Chat and networking activities.

Friday, 27 November, will feature four workshops and a Business Fireside Chat, with the latter reserved for VIP Gold ticket holders.

Six additional workshops will follow on Saturday morning, offering participants the opportunity to explore different subjects through smaller group sessions and practical activities.

The main conference will begin on Saturday afternoon and continue on Sunday, featuring speakers from business, technology, education, psychology, marketing and other professional fields.

A Saturday evening party is also scheduled, with access depending on the ticket package.

This year’s event centres on the concept of a growth mindset, encouraging participants to learn from both successes and setbacks, reconsider their approaches to challenges and identify steps towards personal and professional development.

Speaker Line-Up

The current speaker line-up includes Demetris Skourides, Chief Scientist for Research, Innovation and Technology of the Republic of Cyprus, and Pambos Efstratiou, Director General of the Human Resource Development Authority of Cyprus.

Among the business and technology speakers are George Malekkos, CEO of Powersoft Computer Solutions; Dr Savvas Hadjichristofis, Professor of Artificial Intelligence at Neapolis University Pafos; Nikos Xydas, founder of Humble Agency; and Alexios Vandoros, entrepreneur and host of the Game of Money podcast.

Other speakers include Zoe Fragkou, organisational psychologist, business coach and founder of Fragoulous Minds; Stefanos Xenakis, entrepreneur and author; Dimitris Dimitriadis, futurist; Marianna Hadjiantoniou, founder of PERHA Group; and Pantelis Moiseos, founder of MSP Business Coaching.

The programme also features professionals from communications, personal development, health, education and sport, offering participants perspectives from different industries and professional backgrounds.

Who Should Attend

Mindset Talks Vol. 9 is aimed at entrepreneurs, business owners, executives, professionals and individuals interested in leadership, entrepreneurship and personal development.

The programme may also appeal to those looking to develop communication skills, explore different approaches to business growth and learn from the experiences of professionals across several industries.

Dates And Programme

Friday, 27 November 2026

The event begins with four workshops and the Business Fireside Chat, with sessions scheduled from 16:00 to 20:30.

Saturday, 28 November 2026

Six workshops are scheduled during the morning and early afternoon, followed by the main Mindset Talks conference. A Saturday evening party is also planned, beginning at 21:30.

Sunday, 29 November 2026

The main conference continues, with the published programme listing sessions from 09:00 to 19:45.

All activities will take place at Aliathon Resort in Paphos.

Tickets And Registration

Tickets for the main conference start at €89 per person.

Accommodation packages are also available, combining conference admission with either two or four workshops, depending on the package selected.

VIP Gold packages include accommodation, access to the Business Fireside Chat and additional conference benefits, including designated seating and VIP access to the Saturday evening party.

Participants are advised to check the available packages and workshop arrangements before booking.

Tickets, the full speaker line-up and further programme information are available through the official Mindset Talks Vol. 9 event page.

About Growth Hacking Cyprus

Growth Hacking Cyprus, founded by Anastasis Charalambous, organises business networking events, conferences and educational activities bringing together entrepreneurs, professionals and speakers from different industries.

Its activities focus on business development, professional networking and knowledge sharing, including the annual Mindset Talks conference series.

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