Although our third day in Cyprus was the first one with rain, the activities of the day more than made up for the weather. We started our day at the video game company Wargaming. I may not be the biggest gaming person, but learning about the game development industry was interesting. I learned about how and…
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Don’t Fall!
It did not take long for me to be intrigued by the impressive company that is Wargaming. I was amazed from the very beginning. Starting with their employee-driven values, organized culture, and beautiful artifacts and features, it was clear to me that this company embodied professionalism. One of the most impressive things, however, was the…
Wargaming and Kakopetria Village
Day 3 started bright and early with a visit to Wargaming, a video game developing company. It used to be the largest building in Cyprus, pictured in the featured image. The hospitality in Cyprus is amazing. The game development industry seems like it would be a great place to work. Like Vassos Eliades, they truly…
Day 3: Views Galore
Today, we began the day with a site visit to War Gaming, a video game developer. A company headquartered in Cyprus, known for its free-to-play online war vehicle games, such as War of Tanks. As a fan of video games, it was cool to learn how every decision is thoroughly thought out in all aspects…
Gaming, God, and Glory – Day 3
Today we had the wonderful opportunity to visit the main headquarters for Wargaming. From this visit, I learned that the game development industry is much more collaborative across developing companies and publishers than I thought, and had a lot more components. They told us that they often call games that share a similar genre and…
Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition – Visting Wargaming and Kakopetria
This morning we visited Wargaming, Wargaming is a company that is focused on creation of free-to-play PvP MMO games such as their World Of franchise, consisting of World of Tanks, World of Warships, and World of Warplanes. The company was founded in 1998 and currently has a player base of 500 million in over 200…
Wargaming, Kakopetria, and St. Nicholas
Today at the Wargaming company visit, I learned a lot about the gaming industry. The thing that stood out to me the most was the way that this company treats their employees. From the very beginning, they were highlighting significant employee benefits such as the gym at the workplace and flexibility with working remotely. The…
Day 2 Much Fun
Pulling up to Vassos Eliades in the bus and seeing the huge space that they have instantly caught my attention. At first I was wondering how in the world they fill up a space that big. Little did I know, a couple of minutes later I was able to see exactly how they not only…
Family, Tradition, and a Nation’s Story
After having a great first day, day 2 was even better. During our visit to Vassos Eliades, the company’s strong ethical and family values were immediately palpable—from the thoughtfully prepared gift bags to the engaging, interactive presentations. Unlike many companies in the United States that often feel disconnected or overly corporate, Vassos Eliades demonstrated a…
Making My Way, It’s An Adventure Every Day!!
Well, folks, it’s time for blog #2! Our first item on today’s agenda was visiting a Vassos Eliades distribution warehouse. They are one of the top distributors of consumer goods across Cyprus. They work with a range of companies producing goods from food-centric to luxury watches. Visiting the warehouse, I noticed that the office space…
Day 2: Vassos Eliades and UNic lectures
To start the day, our group traveled outside of Nicosia to the Vassos Eliades distribution company, where we learned about their structure and business model. My first impression of the warehouse and office spaces were that they were clearly designed with sustainability in mind. Learning about their voltaic energy cell solar panels and creative use…
Day 2: Tours and History!
Today we had the opportunity to visit one of Cyprus’s leading distribution companies. Founded in 1933, Vassos Eliades Ltd. is known for its extensive distribution network and strong relationships with international brands, positioning itself as a strong competitor in the market. As we walked towards the presentation room, I noticed how professional and welcoming the…
Lectures and Legacy
We started our day at Vassos Eliades Ltd, or VEL. VEL is a trading company that operates a distribution network around the country of Cyprus. The company began when Vassos K. Eliades became the exclusive distributor of Nestle products within Cyprus. As VEL have grown they have added more companies to their profile and now…
Day 2: That’s that Me Nespresso
We started Day 2 by going on a site visit to Vassos Eliades Ltd. (VEL), which is one of the oldest and largest import and trading centers/companies in Cyprus with over 400 employees. VEL handles food (Nestlé), luxury goods (Cartier, OMEGA, Swarovski), and sports goods (StairMaster, NordicTrack). As soon as we arrived, I felt immediately…
Day 2: Head Office and History!
Cyprus day 2 was a success! We started off the day visiting the trading company and distribution warehouse Vassos Eliades. This company was so welcoming and after learning about their operations and business practices I can absolutely say I was impressed. The partnerships with Nestle and Nespresso were interesting to learn about, but what wowed me…
Cypriot Warehouses and Lectures
To start off the day bright and early, we made our way to the industrial district of Dali to visit the head offices and distribution center of Vasso Eliades Ltd. The company prides itself as one of the largest trading companies in all of Cyprus and places importance in sustainability and corporate social responsibility. The…
Discovering Cyprus, One Day at a Time
Kicking off Day 2 in Cyprus, we made our way to the Vassos Eliades Distribution Center, one of the oldest and largest import and trading companies in Cyprus. Immediately walking into the distribution center, I was extremely impressed. Although everything this company does and consists of is so large and diverse, it seemed like they…
Venetians, Ottomans, and British … Oh My!
On our second day in Cyprus, we began with a site visit to Vassos Eliades, one of the top distributors in Cyprus. We were given an excellent tour of their warehouse in Dali, which is about thirty minutes outside of Nicosia. Having never been in a warehouse that was not just an Ikea store, it…
Day 2: Vasso Eliades and UNIC lectures
My impression of Vasso Eliades was very positive and I was impressed even when I first walked into the facility. The offices looked very modern and looked like a very positive work environment to be in. This was consistent with when they presented their multiple awards for best workplaces in Cyprus for 5 consecutive years….
Wake Me Up Inside – The Sole Distributor of Nespresso in Cyprus
This morning, we visited Vassos Eliades Ltd. who own the sole rights to distribute Nestle products such as Nespresso within Cyprus. They also partner with many different other brands resulting in them working with 85 suppliers in 19 countries to be able to support 5,300 clients in Cyprus and some parts of Greece. While learning…