The Tourism and Hotel Management (Turkish) program at Ankara University Beypazarı Vocational School is designed to educate students to operate various touristic establishments in accordance with contemporary tourism principles. Established in 2009–2010, the program prepares graduates for middle-management and executive assistant roles through coursework covering accommodation management, food and beverage services, event organization (including fairs, meetings, and congresses), food technology, healthy nutrition, hygiene, and business design. The curriculum blends theoretical subjects with practical applications tailored for the modern Turkish and international tourism industry. Graduates emerge as professionals capable of managing tourist facilities, overseeing staff, and ensuring quality service. Career prospects include employment as middle managers, executive assistants, and various positions within hotels, resorts, event organizations, tourism consultancies, and food service companies. Demand for skilled managers continues to rise with Turkey’s increasing tourism revenue, and graduates are highly sought after by hospitality employers due to their specialized education in this dynamic sector[5].
