MHV marked World Tourism Day by honouring 14 students who completed summer internships at The Landmark Nicosia and Parklane in Limassol.
The initiative was marked on 25 September at The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection, and Parklane, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, two days before World Tourism Day on 27 September.
The students worked in different roles and departments at the two hotels over the summer, as part of their studies in tourism and hospitality.
MHV said the initiative reflected its aim of connecting academic studies with practical experience in the hospitality industry and strengthening links between education and employment.
Seven of the students completed their internships at The Landmark Nicosia: Georgiadou Evangelis, Danu Ekaterini, Theodoulou Zoi, Charalambous Andreas, Alexandrou Anastasios, Christofi Konstantinos and Fotev Radoslav.
Gavriela Theocharous, Eleni Anaiti, Konstantinos Konstantinou, Stavros Konstantinou, Michael Andria, Marius-Iulian Himcinschi and Konstantinos Stylianou completed their internships at Parklane in Limassol.
MHV representatives said the group had chosen to focus its World Tourism Day initiative on young people and their future role in the sector.
“Tourism is not only about beautiful destinations, luxury hotels and unforgettable experiences. Tourism is, above all, about people,” they said during a welcome speech.
Representatives said young people should be given opportunities to experience the tourism industry, understand the career options it offers and identify the areas that interest them.
The 14 interns attended alongside teachers and university lecturers, as well as Mr Pafitis, a representative of the Deputy Ministry of Tourism.
MHV said participants welcomed the initiative and highlighted the potential contribution of closer links between students and the industry to tourism, education and the wider community.
The company said the event also gave its executives an opportunity to meet the students, discuss opportunities in the industry and exchange experiences with them.
MHV said the initiative forms part of its broader corporate social responsibility and environmental, social and governance strategy, which includes supporting the development of young people and creating opportunities in tourism and hospitality.
The group said cooperation with academic institutions and practical experience in the industry are intended to support young talent and strengthen the connection between education and the employment market.
