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We hold between 6 and 12 seminars annually in our target countries.
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Dr Elizabeth Ineson, Visiting Research Fellow, Manchester Metropolitan University and Dr Kateryna Fedosova, Odesa National University of Technology
Location: Bulgaria
The seminars were delivered online with some in-person attendance and featured presentations, practical workshops and Q&A discussions.
The seminar on March 20th addressed the use of English in hospitality settings covering key vocabulary and phrases required in daily communication with guests, staff and partners. The session included practical exercises that helped reinforce the material and allowed participants to simulate reals-life situations in the hospitality industry.
The seminar on March 24th offered an engaging and practical workshop focused on typical communication mistakes in Business English. Participants explored common grammar and vocabulary errors, incorrect diomatic usage and how to communicate effectively and profesionally in written and spoken formats.
Location: Hosted by Odesa National University of Technology, Ukraine and attended by 253 participants from 37 cities and more than 50 institutions
The online seminar covered the history and beginnings of cookery, sous-vide cookin, molecular gastronomy, 3D food printing, fermentation, robotic and AI-assisted cooking, plant-based and lab-grown meat innovations, liquid nitrogen cooking, high-pressure processing, smart ovens, multisensory dining and immersive gastronomy, as well as visionary chefs and recommended books and videos on modern gastronomy. Each topic combined theoretical background with practical examples and visual support.
Location: Estonia
The seminars comprised of in person and online participation and featured a mix of theoretical input, linguistic case studies and practical group exercises tailored to professionals in hotel, spa and restaurant settings. The topics included real-world communication challenges, error patterns in the use of English and practical techniques to enhance clarity and professionalism in guest-facing roles.
Location: Slovenia
The seminar introduced attendees to current trends and tools in artificial intelligence relevant to the hospitality and tourism sector and included theoretical and practical blocks where participants worked directly with AI tools.
Location: Slovenia
The seminar explored innovative approaches to food design and dish presentation, followed by a hands-on culinary workshop on zero-waste practices
Location: Webinar bringing together participants from FH partner institutions in Ukraine, Hungary, Serbia, Slovenia, Poland, Moldova and other European countries.
The webinar consisted of a theoretical component, including photo and text content, along with an extensive collection of videos showcasing Ukraine's culture, tourist attractions and gastronomy. The practical element featured pre-recorded video recipes of the ten most popular Ukrainian dishes, demonstrated by Dr Kateryna Fedosova. This combination of theory and practice allowed participants to gain a deep undertanding of Ukrainian culinary traditions whilst also seeing the step-by-step preparation of iconic dishes.
Location: Virtual Seminar: Ukraine
The seminar consisted of two sessions held on December 4th and 6th - Niche Tourism Part I and II, highlighting emerging trends and opportunities in niche tourism. The sessions featured engaging case studies, including an especially well-received example of a research project on consumer preferences in the beer industry. This case effectively demonstrated the practical application of niche tourism strategies. The interactive format of the seminar combined theoretical insights and real-world examples with break-out sessions designed to encourage active engagement through group discussions and practical problem-solving exercises.
Location: Virtual Seminar: Ukraine
The seminar on November 27 focused on the fundamentals of strategic planning and why strategies are essential for business success and how organisations can approach strategic decision-making. Discussions included identifying strategic goals, understanding market demands and leveraging resources effectively. On November 29 the seminar explored the implementation of strategic plans, covering toics such as action planning, monitoring progress, and measuring success. The importance of adaptive strategies in a rapdily changing industry were highlighted and methods for ensuring sustainable growth presented.
Location: Virtual seminar: Ukraine
The seminar explored the essential aspects of modern academic research and writing, including techniques for identifying reputable journals and evaluating their impact factors, gaining insights into current methodologies relevant to the hospitality and tourism sectors and discovering the transformative role of aritifical intelligence in academic work. Through practical demonstrations, participants learned how AI tools can enhance writing, streamline data analysis and support teaching effectiveness, offering innovative solutions for researchers and educators alike. Real life examples of AI applications, showcasing their potential to revolutionise research and education in hospitality and tourism were presented.
Location: Albania
The seminars covered topics on sustainable practices for smart destinations and effective event governance, as well as smart tourism and hospitality aimed at improving profitability and efficiency. On October 28th the presenter emphasised the importance of integrating sustainability into tourism and event management whilst the presenter on October 29th focused on practical strategies for smart hospitality management. The sessions included group activities and discusions which fostered interaction and practical applicaton of the knowledge gained.
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