EMU TOURISM FACULTY 21ST TOURISM WEEK WITH “RESTARTING TOURISM” THEME ENDED

Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) Tourism Faculty continues its educational activities with the events of 21st Tourism Week which are to be held on online platforms due to the pandemic. The 21st Tourism Week organized this year with “Restarting Tourism" theme commenced on Friday, the 21st of May 2021 with the opening speech of EMU Tourism Faculty Dean Prof. Dr. Hasan Kılıç. 

“Tourism should be revived" 

Prof. Dr. Kılıç started his speech by touching on the importance of taking measures on time during the pandemic period. Prof. Dr. Kılıç continued his speech by saying; “As many other countries all around the world, we also believe that tourism should be revived. Many people who work in tourism sector made various sacrifices. We believe that we must come together in the spirit of solidarity that defines tourism and share both our knowledge, our expertise and our talents. We will be stronger together".

By stating that EMU Tourism Faculty plan to show their solidarity with the world in line with their goals, Prof. Dr. Kılıç also said “Tourism is at a turning point and we can shape the tourism of tomorrow with the decisions to be taken. Under the umbrella of “Restarting Tourism", which is the main theme of this year's Tourism Week. Distinguished guests, chefs, young chefs and young baristas will come together with students and share their experiences. Film screenings and various competitions will also be held during the week." Prof. Dr. Kılıç thanked everyone who have contributed in the organization of the Tourism Week and, invited everyone to the events that will be held within the scope of the Tourism Week. Following the opening speech, Pastry Chef at Park Plaza in England, Domenico Camporeale delivered a presentation titled “Career as a Pastry Chef" at 14:30. On 24 May 2021, “Hundred Foot Journey" online cinema screening took place at 11:30. On the following day, 25 May 2021, two performance sessions took place; Tourism Faculty students performing their Traditional Cultures at 09:30 and, the performances of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts and, Tourism and Hospitality students at 10:30. At 12:30, ACT Manager at Ercan Airport İzzet Derkan's seminar on “How aviation industry has changed during pandemic?" took place addressing the Tourism and Hospitality and Civil Aviation Cabin Services students. Gastronomy and Culinary Arts graduate Efe Gencay delivered a presentation titled “Experiences in Pastry and Bakery" at 12:30. Best Barista Competition took place on the same day at 14:30.

A presentation titled “Pastry Adventure from EMU to the UK" by EMU Gastronomy and Culinary Arts graduate Ladem Kandilli took place at 14:30 on 26 May 2021. On May 27, 2021, at 14:30, the Best Food Presentation Photography Competition was held. Tourism and Hospitality graduate and Hilton Doha Qatar Sales Manager Mehmet Kalay delivered a presentation on “International Career Opportunities in Tourism" at 14:30.

Best Young Chef Competition was held on the last day of the Tourism Week, 28 May 2021 at 10:30. The Tourism Week events ended with the session delivered by Culinary Educator Alain Hostert titled “Career as a Professional Chef" at 14:30.