Future of Tourism Platform

Founded by Cagatay Kaan Eren in April 2015, the Future of Tourism Platform is a collaborative network that brings together tourism and gastronomy clubs and departments across Turkey, Europe, and Northern Cyprus.

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The primary aim of the Future of Tourism Platform is to enhance the networking and collaboration among students of tourism and gastronomy by:

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• Facilitating communication between university clubs and departments.

• Improving connections with industry professionals to provide meaningful opportunities for students.

• Organizing events that gather ideas, skills, and industry insights.

• Supporting innovative event formats that enhance student and professional engagement in the tourism sector.

Future of Tourism Platform is governed by a steering committee, chosen by members, which manages the strategic direction and ensures activities align with the platform's goals. Cagatay Kaan Eren, as the founding president, led the initial efforts and continues to guide the platform’s development.

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Since its inception, the Future of Tourism Platform has shown notable growth:

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• It started with 19 clubs from 18 universities in 10 cities, including Northern Cyprus, expanding to 39 clubs and department representatives from 36 universities in 19 cities.

• The platform has organized 20 significant events, including "Talking Future of Tourism," "Gastronometro Meetings," "Future of Tourism Awards," "Hilton Career Summit," and "Presidents Camp."

• The introduction of the "Future of Tourism Club Awards" has further motivated clubs, increasing their engagement with the industry.

• Future of Tourism Platform has released three bulletins over three years, aiming to enhance the communication of club activities to the professional tourism sector.