Event on the Tourist Guiding Profession
Selçuk Eracun shared insights into tourist guiding and his work at Kariye and Hagia Sophia. The professional training event addressed goal setting, resource development, artificial intelligence, and tourist guiding legislation.
Professional Training and Cultural Heritage Knowledge in Tourist Guiding
Moderated by Asst. Prof. Dr. Melih Kabadayı from the School of Applied Sciences, the event featured Istanbul Chamber of Tourist Guides Board Chair Selçuk Eracun.
Eracun discussed the finer points of guiding and his work at major sites such as Kariye and Hagia Sophia, emphasizing detailed knowledge and commitment to the profession. He also shared views on setting goals, building resources and AI’s potential effects on guiding.
The event concluded with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sedat Bornovalı’s assessment of guiding legislation and a certificate of appreciation presented to Selçuk Eracun.
