A Cultural and Economic Perspective on the Japan-Turkey Tourism Success from MAKÜ in Line with Student Requests
Yapılış Tarihi | 21 May 2026, Thursday
MAKÜ İlahiyat Fakültesi Konferans Salonu
Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University (MAKÜ) R&D Research Development Coordination, in response to the intense demand from its students and the feedback obtained from previous event surveys, organized a special talk titled "From Culture to Economy: Japan-Turkey Tourism Success." The event, which addressed the power of tourism as a cultural and economic bridge between the two countries in all its aspects, provided a concrete answer to the quest of Tourism Faculty students for "listening to success stories." The event, which took place with the valuable presentation of Dr. Mahmut Münir Güzel, Founding Partner and Manager of TJT Corporation, was followed with great interest.
Inspired by Students: The Role of Tourism in Japan-Turkey Relations
On Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 14:00, the talk held in the MAKÜ Faculty of Theology Conference Hall, which is jointly used with the Faculty of Tourism, evaluated in detail the tourism potential between Japan and Turkey, existing collaborations, and future opportunities. Dr. Mahmut Münir Güzel shared with the participants how the tourism mobility between the two countries has transformed into a success story with his own experiences and expertise in the sector. This talk also demonstrated that the R&D Coordination exhibits a "development-focused" approach by considering not only scientific research but also the interests of students in their career and personal development.
During the event, while emphasizing how tourism contributes to economic development through the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage, important information was also provided about sustainable tourism approaches and new generation tourism trends. The talk attracted significant interest from academics, students, and representatives of the tourism sector. Participants had the opportunity to ask their questions after Dr. Güzel's presentation.
The R&D Coordination sees the feedback from students as an important part of its development mission, in addition to institutional research activities. The talk organized within this scope has been a valuable step towards achieving the goal of broadening students' vision through international collaborations and the promotion of different cultures.
