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Future of Tourism Presidents’ Camp Took Place at EMU

Hosted by Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), Tourism Faculty and the Tourism Club “Future of Tourism Platform Presidents’ Camp” took place.

Taking place at EMU Senate Hall, the “Future of Tourism Platform Presidents’ Camp” commenced with the opening speeches. The Future of Tourism Platform President Çağatay Kaan Eren and club members visited the TRNC Minister of Tourism and Environment Fikri Ataoğlu in his office and an information exchange took place. EMU Tourism Faculty Vice Dean Asst. Prof. Dr. Güven Ardahan was also present at the said visit.

In his presentation titled “Recent Tendencies of the Tourism Sector” EMU Tourism Faculty Vice Dean Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali Öztüren expressed his admiration of the young proffessionals’ attempts to better the existing conditions of the tourism sector and advised all the participants to keep their enthusiasm and determination.

Young Skal Turkey and A.D. 1644 Worlwide Agency President Erhan Us provided training on “Digital Media Management in Clubs and Associations” and “Management and Organisation in Non – Governmental Organizations”. In his presentation Us described the important role of social media for digital and strategic agencies as well as clubs, while sharing his professional experiences with the attendants.

During the camp, new members of the Future of Tourism Platform Executive Board were also elected. Çağatay Kaan Eren was elected as the  Platform President, Semih Yaman as the Secretary General, Mustafa Selim, Cem Mengüllüoğlu and Yaşar Mete as Vice Presidents, and Melda Erdir as the Executive Board Member for Public Relations and Communication.

In addition, an Advisory Board that will unite graduates and honorary members under a single roof was established. The position of Honorary President was also added to the bylaw. Erhan Us was selected as Honourary President unanimously by the participant president and acting presidents.