Seminars/WEBINARS

Our seminars/webinars are always delivered by specialists with knowledge of the latest practice, research and theories in the field. They play a crucial role in improving quality standards within the hospitality sector and creating new generations of professionals with the skills and knowledge to enjoy fulfilment and financial success within the industry.

We hold between 6 and 12  seminars/webinars annually in our target countries.

Our current seminar programme focuses on:

  • Business Culture
  • Business Ethics
  • Case Studies for Management of Education and Training
  • Culinary Art and International Guest Satisfaction
  • Destination Marketing focusing on local and specialised products
  • Food and Beverage Management
  • Merchandising and Upselling: Food and Beverage matching
  • Hotel Operations, Tactics and Strategy (HOTS)
  • Revenue Management in Hotels and Restaurants
  • Service Quality and Cultural Dimensions of Service Quality
  • Service Quality and Successful SMEs

Our seminar programme is coordinated by:

Dr Elizabeth Ineson, Visiting Research Fellow, Manchester Metropolitan University and Dr Kateryna Fedosova, Odesa National University of Technology

Storytelling and Experiential Luxury in Hospitality

Date: June 12

Location: Ukraine

The webinar examined the role of storytelling in hospitality marketing, guest engagement and luxury service design. 


Hospitality 5.0: Robots and Automation for Personalised Guest Experiences

Date: June 10

Location: Ukraine

The webinar explored the growing role of automation, robotics and artificial intelligence in hospitality operations and guest service. 


Development of an Effective Restaurant Menu. Menu Engineering. Trends in Restaurant Business and Food Design

Date: June 8

Location: Slovakia

The seminar focused on contemporary approaches to menu development, menu engineering and current trends in restaurant business and food design. Particular attention was given to menu planning, profitability analysis, pricing strategies, customer perception, food presentation and the role of menu design in improving restaurant performance. The programme also explored current developments in the restaurant industry and practical approaches to increasing operational efficiency while responding to changing consumer expectations


Business Models – Regional Economic Development & Placemaking

Date: May 14

Location: Albania

The seminar focused on tourism business models, placemaking strategies and opportunities for regional development.


Destination Management – Governance & Regenerative Tourism

Date: May 13

Location: Albania

The seminar explored destination governance models, stakeholder cooperation, funding structures and regenerative tourism approaches.


AI for Teachers and Students: Transforming Education for the Future

Date: April 23

Academics 3.0 - From Personal Branding to Knowledge Monetisation for Higher Education Teachers

Date: April 24

Location: Serbia

The first webinar, “AI for Teachers and Students: Transforming Education for the Future”, focused on the integration of artificial intelligence tools into teaching, research and professional practice, while the second webinar, “Academics 3.0 – From Personal Branding to Knowledge Monetisation for Higher Education Teachers”, addressed the development of academic personal brands, visibility strategies and new approaches to knowledge monetisation in higher education.


Common Communication Mistakes in Business English for Hospitality Professionals

Date: April 20

Location: Ukraine

The webinar programme addressed key aspects of communication in hospitality, including common linguistic errors, professional vocabulary and practical communication scenarios. The delivery combined structured presentation with ongoing interaction through the Zoom chat, where participants actively engaged by asking questions and completing short practical tasks. This format allowed for continuous feedback and helped maintain attention throughout the session.


Angloglobilization in the Hospitality Industry + Workshop

Date: March 20

Location: Montenegro

The programme for this hybrid webinar focused on the growing role of English in hospitality communication and the broader implications of language standardisation in international service environments. Through lecture input and workshop discussion, participants considered the influence of English on professional communication, service quality and intercultural interaction in the hospitality sector.


Marketing and Event Management in the Restaurant Business + Workshop

Date: March 19

Location: Montenegro

This hybrid webinar explored marketing strategies and event management practices in the restaurant sector. The session combined theoretical input with workshop elements and practical discussion, allowing participants to reflect on contemporary approaches to restaurant promotion, guest engagement and event-based business development. 


Cultural Heritage Protection with Focus on Tourism

Date: January 29 and 30

Location: Montenegro

This two-day hybrid webinar titled “Cultural Heritage Protection with Focus on Tourism”  was facilitated by Professor Emeritus Nikolina R. Popova (International Business School, Botevgrad, Bulgaria). The programme was structured around two thematic blocks:

Day 1: governance, policy and preservation frameworks in cultural heritage tourism

Day 2: market development, sustainability and innovation