Getting to Know the Tourism Sector: Students Meet with Industry Professionals

The event titled “Getting to Know the Tourism Sector: Students Meet with Industry Professionals”, organized by Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University Faculty of Tourism, was held on October 7, 2026, at 11:00 in the Conference Hall of the Faculty of Theology. The event, attended by faculty members and students, aimed to help students closely understand the hospitality sector and gain information about career opportunities.

As part of the event, students were informed about the general features, service areas, working environment, and job opportunities offered by the Rixos Sungate hotel. Industry representatives participating in the program introduced themselves and shared their professional experiences and the fields they work in with the students.

In the question-and-answer session, which attracted great interest from the students, topics of curiosity related to the tourism sector were discussed, and mutual information exchange took place. Additionally, students who wanted to evaluate career opportunities and apply for jobs were given the opportunity to submit their resumes (CV) to the relevant authorities.

The event, which allowed students to communicate directly with industry representatives, provided an important opportunity for them to better understand the workings of the tourism sector, contribute to their professional development, and shape their future career goals.

The program concluded with thanks to the speakers and participants.