An important meeting aimed at strengthening university–industry cooperation with businesses operating in the Hamsiköy region was held at the Dean’s Office of the Faculty of Tourism. The meeting was attended by representatives acting on behalf of the businesses located in Hamsiköy.

The meeting included Koray Pervanlar representing Pervanoğlu Facilities, Şaban Berk representing Cennet Bahçesi, Turan Pervanlar representing Zigana Yörük Çadırı, and Osman Aydın representing Aydın Restaurant. The sector representatives who visited the faculty stated that not all businesses were able to attend the meeting in person and that they participated as representatives on behalf of the other businesses.

The main purpose of the meeting was to evaluate cooperation opportunities within the scope of a planned protocol between the businesses operating in Hamsiköy and the Department of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, particularly with regard to providing internship opportunities for students. Accordingly, discussions were held on enabling students to gain sectoral experience and expanding practical training opportunities.

Dr. Gökhan Genç from the Vocational School of Social Sciences also participated in the meeting. Within the scope of the discussions, evaluations were also carried out regarding internship and practical training opportunities for students of the Hotel, Restaurant and Catering Services Department.

The meeting is expected to contribute to the development of sustainable cooperation between the faculty and regional businesses and to enhancing students’ professional competencies.