Tourism Cooperation and Future Summit Held at Istanbul Nişantaşı University
The Tourism Cooperation and Future Summit, organised with I-MICE, explored AI, sustainability, and MICE tourism. B2B meetings and industry exchanges provided opportunities for new partnerships.
The “Tourism Cooperation and Future Summit,” organized jointly by Istanbul Nişantaşı University’s Vocational School and the International MICE Industry Association (I-MICE), was held at NeoTech Campus. The summit assessed artificial intelligence use in tourism, sustainability practices and Türkiye’s position in MICE tourism.
Opening speeches were delivered by Istanbul Nişantaşı University Rector Prof. Dr. Ayşegül Komsuoğlu Çıtıpıtıoğlu and industry representatives. The Rector emphasized university–industry collaboration, stating that sustainability, digitalization and qualified professionals would shape tourism’s future.
I-MICE President Işıl Özmen noted that the association was celebrating its tenth anniversary. She stated that tourism extends beyond travel and accommodation and is undergoing a new transformation centered on technology, sustainability and experiences.
Sessions explored AI applications in tourism, sustainable tourism practices and Türkiye’s position in international MICE tourism. Industry representatives, academics and students shared views and proposals concerning tourism’s future.
Hotel managers, travel agencies and industry representatives met in the program’s B2B meeting areas to discuss new partnerships and opportunities for joint work.
Participating students also had opportunities to meet industry professionals and develop their professional experience.
