Special Teaching Staff in Hospitality and Tourism

Qualifications

PhD Candidate, University of Lancashire, 2024 – present

MBA in Hospitality, City Unity College, 2023

BSc Hospitality Management, University of Nicosia, 2012

HND Culinary Arts, Higher Hotel Institute Cyprus, 2001

Specialization

Food and Beverage Management, Event Management, Sustainable Tourism

Employment Track

Special Teaching Staff, University of Central Lancashire, Cyprus, Fall 2022 – Present

Food and Beverage Service Instructor, Higher Hotel Institute 2021 –2022, 2012 – 2018, 2007 – 2010

Hotel Administration Lecturer, Casa College 2018 – 2022

Programmes Manager, Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative, Nicosia 2011-2012

Epitopou Café, 2010-2011, F&B Manager

Head Chef, Europa Hotel, Nicosia 2004-2007 Head Chef

Roles and Responsibilities (including past roles and responsibilities)

Teaching and module Leadership 

• TL1104 Introduction to hospitality and tourism operations
• TL1105 Introduction to Service Excellence in Hospitality & Tourism
• TL 1047 Tourism Destinations
• TL1086 Foundations in Scholarship, Research & Technology
• TL1090 Exploring Management in the Tourism, Hospitality and Event Industry
• TL1091 Landscape of Events: An Introduction to Events
• TL2120 Tourism Development and Sustainability
• TL 2192 Arts, Culture & Heritage Events
• TL4029 Management Development in Tourism, Hospitality and Events
• TL4030 The Principles and Practices of Tourism, Hospitality and Events

Consultancy and CPD Training

• Etiquette for Gastronomic Events, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Organoleptic Assessment of Extra Vergin Olive Oil, Cyprus Chefs Association
• Organoleptic Assessment of Extra Vergin Olive Oil, Cyprus Junior Chefs Association
• Mediterranean Cuisine and Olive Oil, Department of Agriculture
• Commissioned Presentation of Cyprus Cuisine and Extra Vergin Olive Oil, Jaen Spain
• Gastronomy Sessions, Aliathon Hotel Pafos 

Research Projects

• 2012    Feasibility study “Greening Cyprus Beaches” C.T.O., Travel Foundation, CSTI     Research Team Member
• 2011    Sustainable Hotel Gardens Travel Foundation, CSTI            Research Team Member
• 2011    Plastic Reduction Project (Hotels) CSTI, Travel Foundation, U.K. (for Thomas Cook) Project Manager