Near East University’s Faculty of Tourism organised a professional training session titled “Sustainability in Hotel Operations and the Integration of Sustainable Development Goals” at Elexus Hotel. Conducted by Prof. Dr. Nesrin M. Bahçelerli, Dean of the Faculty of Tourism, the programme brought together supervisors and managers from different hotel departments to explore practical ways of integrating sustainability into hospitality operations.

The training addressed the environmental, economic and social dimensions of sustainable tourism, with particular emphasis on efficient resource management, environmental responsibility and sustainable service practices. Prof. Dr. Bahçelerli highlighted the importance of making sustainability a shared responsibility across all hotel departments. She also underlined the contribution of energy and water efficiency, waste reduction, the use of local products and employee well-being to long-term sustainability goals. The programme aimed to strengthen professional awareness and embed sustainability into corporate culture and everyday decision-making.

More Information: https://neu.edu.tr/sustainability-training-for-the-tourism-sector-from-near-east-university/?lang=en