Nicosia, Cyprus. Hotelier’s association Pasyxe will hold its annual general meeting in Nicosia on Tuesday, July 7, combining the election of a new leadership with celebrations for the association’s 90th anniversary. The meeting will include board elections for the 2026-2029 term and addresses focused on current pressures facing Cyprus’ tourism sector.
Board elections and leadership change
The meeting is scheduled for 12.15pm and will include elections for the new board of directors for the 2026-2029 term. Outgoing president Thanos Michaelides is set to hand over to the association’s next leadership.
Tourism sector challenges
President Nikos Christodoulides will address the meeting, which comes as Cyprus continues to assess the impact of regional instability and pressure on arrivals.
In his address, Michaelides is expected to review the performance of Cypriot tourism in 2025, refer to the challenges created by the crisis in the Middle East and underline the need for a comprehensive roadmap for the sector.
He is also expected to present proposals aimed at strengthening and upgrading Cyprus’ tourism product, as hoteliers seek to safeguard the island’s competitiveness in a difficult regional environment.
Anniversary honours
As part of the anniversary event, Pasyxe will honour member families for their long-standing contribution to the Cypriot hotel industry.
The association will also present an honorary distinction to the Church of Cyprus in recognition of its long-standing contribution to the development of Cypriot tourism. The award will be received by Archbishop Georgios, who is expected to attend the meeting.
Expected attendees
The event is also expected to bring together representatives of the government and parliament, members of the diplomatic corps, foreign ambassadors, business leaders and Pasyxe member hoteliers.
