ENU Expands Internship Opportunities at Five-Star Hotels in Türkiye

Lyailya Mutaliyeva, Head of the Department of Tourism at L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, took part in a familiarisation visit to Antalya, Türkiye, under the “Internships at Luxury Five-Star Hotels in Türkiye” programme.

The visit brought together representatives of various higher education institutions, including rectors, vice-rectors, directors, deans, heads of departments, and heads of structural units. The programme focused on internship arrangements and the development of cooperation with international employers.

The ENU representative’s participation aimed to explore internship conditions for the university’s students and graduates at leading five-star hotels in Türkiye, as well as opportunities to expand international partnerships in tourism and hospitality.

During the visit, participants learned about employers’ expectations regarding the professional competencies of future specialists, internship arrangements, and opportunities to develop practical skills. Particular attention was paid to opportunities for students to earn additional microcredentials valued in the hotel, restaurant, and tourism industries.

As part of the programme, Lyailya Mutaliyeva also presented a memorandum signed by E. Sydykov, Chairman of the Management Board and Rector of L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University.

Participation in the visit marked an important step towards strengthening practice-oriented education and developing long-term cooperation between the university, its Department of Tourism, and international employers. Expanding the network of internship providers will create further opportunities for students’ professional growth and enhance the training of tourism and hospitality specialists.