2025 Annual Conference, MAY 21-24, 2025, CYPRUS
Conference Location
Frederick University is one of the leading private Universities operating in the Republic of Cyprus, a member-state of the European Union. It was established after a decision by the Council of Ministers on 12th September 2007. Although the establishment of the University is relatively recent, the organization has a long history of more than 50 years in higher education. Frederick University operates from two campuses, the main campus in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, and the other campus in Limassol, the second largest city.
The conference will be organized at a picturesque village of Tochni, traditional agrotourism Cyprus Villages. www.cyprusvillages.com.cy
On the day of arrival (21st of May 2025), the village will host a local folks festival in honor of Saints Konstantinos and Eleni, and a fair with local food and souvenirs. There are no conference-related activities on the 21st of May, except for the welcome reception at night. The conference will begin on May 22nd in the morning, and go on until Saturday, 24th of May.
Tentative schedule:
Wednesday, 21st of May 2025 - arrival day, welcome reception.
Thursday, 22nd of May 2025 - conference sessions begin in the morning and go on until evening, lunch at Tochni tavern, conference dinner at a sea-side restaurant outside of Tochni.
Friday, 23rd of May 2025 - full day of conference sessions, lunch at Tochni tavern, conference dinner outside of Tochni.
Saturday, 24th of May 2025 - conference sessions and meetings until midday, lunch at Tochni tavern, excursion.
Booking ACCOMMODATION in Tochni
As a group we have special conference rates in Tochni village:
One bedroom apartment with double or twin beds for two persons €65.00 per person per day. Third person on a sofa bed in the living room €35.00 per day.
Single occupancy apartment €95.00 per person per day
These rates are half-board and include breakfast and lunch in the village tavern.
To book please contact Ms. Angela Georgiou:
Ms. Angela Georgiou
Cyprus Villages Trad. Houses
Reservations Department
7740 Tochni village
Larnaca, Cyprus.
tel.: 00357 24 332998 (office hours)
fax: 00357 24 332295
e-mail: reservations@cyprusvillages.com.cy
a. Please inform Angela if you have mobility issues or require special assistance, as there are limited apartments with easy access to the tavern and the conference room.
b. Please book early, as Tochni is a small village and accommodation is limited. First come, first served!
c. Currently, the online booking system is closed for the conference dates to reserve the accommodation for ISOF conference participants, and to prohibit other tourists from booking, so you can not see all the available apartments. Please book with Angela directly!
d. If you need a transfer from the airport (Larnaka or Paphos), inform Angela as well. Prices will depend on your time of arrival and number of people.
Colleagues who plan to rent a car, can also book in Kalavasos village, which is also a very nice village 7 km away from Tochni. If you book an apartment with Ms. Angela Georgiou, the same half-board rates for apartments apply for Kalavasos and you will be offered breakfast and lunch at Tochni Tavern.
Colleagues who choose to book in other places, not through Cyprus Villages, have to plan their transportation to and from the conference location themselves.
Cancellation policy:
https://www.cyprusvillages.com.cy/policies-terms-and-conditions/
If you cancel your reservation 14 days before arrival, you will get a full refund.
There is another accommodation option in Kalavasos village:
The Library Hotel is a boutique hotel with only 12 rooms. This option is suitable only for those who plan to rent a car. This gorgeous and characterful 19th-century stone-built mansion is an adults-only spa retreat complete with a stunning library lounge and upmarket suites named after poets and writers. Its cultural feel, plus its quiet village location, affords the resort a sense of serenity.
The hotel offers a special price of 90 euro per room per night including breakfast for the double room and 85 euro per night including breakfast for the Double Room for Single occupancy.
This rate is only valid for direct reservations with the Hotel.
Please reserve with Ms. Anna-Maria Varnavidou by tel: 00357 24817071,
or by email: info@libraryhotelcyprus.com
The free cancellation period is 7 days prior arrival. In case of later cancellation the full amount of the reservation is paid.
Travel to Cyprus
Arrival to the Republic of Cyprus
Persons visiting Cyprus must enter and leave the country from a legal airport in the areas which are under the effective control of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus: Larnaka (LCA) or Paphos (PFO) airports. As the northern part of the island is under Turkish military occupation, all points of entry there have been declared illegal and prohibited to all maritime and air traffic. These include the airport of Ercan. The ban is recognized and observed by the governments of all countries except Turkey.
Crossing to the occupied areas
The so-called “green line” artificially separates the areas under the effective control of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus and the northern areas of Cyprus occupied by Turkey. Visitors in the free areas who wish to go to the occupied areas may cross the “green line” only via legal crossing points defined by the Republic of Cyprus. No formalities or advance arrangements are required. It is sufficient to inform a Police Officer of the Republic of Cyprus at the crossing point of their intention. It is advisable to carry a passport or identity card solely as proof of identity if requested. Under no circumstances must visitors allow their passports to be stamped by the illegal Turkish Cypriot "authorities". Persons who enter the country from an illegal port or airport in the occupied areas and cross to the free areas, will be doing so in breach of the law.
Nearest airport
- The nearest airport to Tochni village is Larnaka International Airport (35 km).
- Paphos International Airport is 92 km away.
conference Co-Chairs
Nina Gorovaia, Ph.D.
Nina Gorovaia, Ph.D.
Nina Gorovaia, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Strategy
Frederick University
Farhad Sadeh, Ph.D.
Nina Gorovaia, Ph.D.
Nina Gorovaia, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Marketing
Lumpkin College of Business and Technology
Eastern Illinois University