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Organized in cooperation with the Istanbul Nişantaşı University Vocational School and the International MICE Industry Association (I-MICE), the “Collaboration and Future in Tourism Summit” was held at the NeoTech Campus. At the summit, the use of artificial intelligence in the tourism sector, sustainability practices, and Turkey's place in MICE tourism were evaluated.

The opening speeches of the summit were delivered by Istanbul Nişantaşı University Rector Prof. Dr. Ayşegül Komsuoğlu Çıtıpıtıoğlu and sector representatives. In her speech, Çıtıpıtıoğlu touched upon the importance of university-sector collaborations, stating that sustainability, digitalization, and a qualified workforce will be decisive in the future of tourism.

International MICE Industry Association (I-MICE) President Işıl Özmen stated that the association is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Özmen expressed that tourism is not just about travel and accommodation activities, but is undergoing a new transformation process focused on technology, sustainability, and experience.

In the sessions held at the summit, the usage areas of artificial intelligence in the tourism sector, sustainable tourism practices, and Turkey's position in international MICE tourism were evaluated. At the event attended by sector representatives, academicians, and students, views and suggestions regarding the future of tourism were shared.

Hotel managers, travel agencies, and sector representatives came together in the B2B meeting areas established within the scope of the program. In the meetings, new collaborations and joint working opportunities were discussed.

Students attending the summit also had the opportunity to meet industry professionals and develop their professional experience.