Cyprus University of Technology

Tourism is an economic, social and cultural activity that contributes to economic development, improves the quality of life and promotes peace and mutual understanding between people. According to the World Tourism Organization, the tourism industry is the main source of foreign exchange and job creation for many countries, including Cyprus. According to the same source, the future of the tourism industry is auspicious, with tourist traffic around the world expected to reach around 1.6 billion by 2020. Ιn our country, the tourism industry already contributes a significant share in shaping national income (13% of Gross National Product) and employs about forty thousand workers. In Cyprus, the tourist industry includes, among others, hotel, food and tourist facilities, theme parks as well as organizations aiming at the sustainable development, promotion and management of tourist destinations.

Being fully aware of the modern needs, the Department offers a University degree in Hotel and Tourism Management, a Master’s Degree in International Tourism and Hotel Management and Ph.D. studies.

Through the offered curriculum, the students of the Department acquire an academic background that allows them to take care of the hospitality and tourism industry in Cyprus in various managerial and administrative tasks. At the same time, the structure and content of the curriculum provides an opportunity for graduates to work in the public / wider public and semi-public sector as well as in companies / institutions in the field of services.

Name of Bachelor programme(s) that is/are relevant for Triangle KA	Department of Hotel and Tourism Management
Duration and ECTS of above programme(s)	4 years duration and 240 European Credit Units (ECTS) are required.
Keywords describing above programme(s), especially its/their sustainable tourism content	Tourism Management; Sustainable Tourism
Language(s) in which programme(s) is/are taught	Greek
Name of Master programme(s) that is/are relevant for Triangle KA	MSc International Tourism Management
Duration and ECTS of above programme(s)	3 Semesters duration, 90 ECTS (including a Master's Thesis completion which receives 30 ECTS)
Keywords describing above programme(s), especially its/their sustainable tourism content	Tourism Management; Sustainable Tourism
Language(s) in which programme(s) is/are taught	Greek
Internship: yes/no, compulsory/voluntary	Yes, Compulsory (for BA Students)
Semester and duration of internship	6^th Semester (Spring), 6 months
Business networks (relevant to Triangle)	UNESCO, UNITWIN, Atlas, Cyprus Tourism Organisation, Visit Cyprus, Association of Cyprus Tourist Enterprises Ltd, Development Agency of Lemesos LTD, National Strategy for Adaptation of Agriculture to Climate Change Adapt2clima (Steering Committee), Deputy of Antiquities of Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works

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Personal Title	Dr. Petros Kosmas
Job Title	Assistant Coordinator - Heraclitus Research Centre
Department	Department of Hotel and Tourism Management
Organisation	Cyprus University
Postal Address	30 Arch. Kyprianos Str. 3036 Limassol
Phone Number	Mob:(+357) 99 937895 Tel: (+357) 25 002281 Fax: 25 002654
Webpage	https://www.cut.ac.cy/faculties/fme/htm/intro/?languageId=1
Released	23/04/2019
Country	Cyprus
Organization Type	Education, Research, Consultancy
Expiry date	17/04/2019
Topics	Cultural Heritage, Life Styles & Diversity , Value Chain Management & Fair Trade
Operational level	National