On April 23,
2025, at Astana International University, within the framework of the
International Scientific and Practical Conference "AIU-2025: Kazakhstan
and the International Educational Space: Cooperation for the Future," a
round table was held on the topic "New Technologies in Tourism: Education,
Digitalization, Business."
The event
brought together representatives of the academic community, the tourism
industry, and the business sector, including the International University of
Tourism and Hospitality, Global Air - American Express, the National Chamber of
Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan "Atameken", the national
company "Kazakh Tourism", the Astana Tourism Development Center,
UNDP, "Ibis Astana", the Center for Urban Tourism Development, and
others. Key topics discussed: training of
personnel for tourism under conditions of digital transformation, experience of
dual education and its impact on graduates' career trajectories, prospects for
the development of dual programs in the tourism industry, the role of the
National Chamber of Entrepreneurs "Atameken" in the development of
entrepreneurship in the tourism sector, educational and research initiatives of
the national company "Kazakh Tourism", prospects for the development
of tourism in the city of Astana.
The theme of the
round table is directly related to SDG 8 "Decent Work and Economic
Growth" and SDG 4 "Quality Education", contributing to the
development of sustainable tourism, the creation of new jobs, and the expansion
of educational opportunities for young people.
During the final
discussion, issues related to strengthening cooperation between universities
and tourism companies, enhancing the practical focus of educational programs,
and introducing modern digital solutions to improve the quality of specialist
training were addressed.
We express our
sincere gratitude to all participants for their active engagement, valuable
ideas, and contributions to the development of tourism in Kazakhstan!