Dear Students and Esteemed Stakeholders of the Tourism Sector,

The profession of tourist guiding, which plays a pivotal role in the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage, holds strategic importance within today's tourism ecosystem. As the Department of Tourist Guiding at Istanbul Aydın University, our primary objective is to cultivate the qualified human resources required by the tourism sector, both in Turkey and globally.

In line with this goal, our educational program:

*  Provides an academic foundation that ensures a comprehensive mastery of all theoretical knowledge essential to the field of tourism.

*  Features a practice-oriented curriculum designed to equip our students with robust industry experience before they graduate.

*  Focuses on developing professionals with a high level of proficiency in at least one foreign language—a necessity for international competitiveness.

*  Prioritizes the development of guides who uphold professional ethics, integrity, and strong principles.

*  Aims to train experts capable of effectively utilizing modern computer technologies in alignment with digital transformation.

*  Produces graduates with leadership qualities who are adept at making and implementing decisions when faced with complex challenges in the field.

We take great pride in contributing to the sector by preparing contemporary, visionary tourist guides who will accurately convey our nation's rich cultural and historical values to the world.

Sincerely,

Dr. Gözde Özdemir

Program Chair, Tourist Guiding Program, Istanbul Aydın University

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