Dr Costas Constantinou is the Permanent Secretary of the Deputy Ministry of Tourism in Cyprus, since July 2023. He oversees tourism policy implementation, with particular emphasis on tourism product development, tourist season extension, and the promotion of Cyprus as a destination, while also chairing various committees and managing the development of state infrastructure related to tourism. Previously, he served as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, managing, among other matters, urban planning, migration, and civil protection. He has also served as Director of the Geological Survey Department, contributing to policy development in mineral and groundwater resources and geohazards management.