One of Türkiye’s most iconic and prestigious events in tourism and gastronomy has become a cherished tradition. This year, the Faculty of Applied Sciences at Özyeğin University successfully hosted the 13th edition of the “Sectoral Meeting,” once again bringing together the leading brands of the hospitality and gastronomy sectors on the Çekmeköy Campus.
The event connected undergraduate students from the Hotel Management and the Gastronomy and Culinary Arts programs with senior executives from 55 of Türkiye’s leading hotel and restaurant brands. For students, this meeting represented more than internship or job opportunities. It marked a strategic starting point for their career journeys.
Students Charting Their Path Forward
Throughout the event, students had the opportunity to interact directly with industry leaders, gaining firsthand insight into sector expectations, professional development opportunities, and diverse career paths. The event also drew strong participation from Özyeğin University alumni, creating a vibrant exchange between alumni and students.
Prof. Gökhan Özertan, Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences, highlighted the significance of these meetings as follows:
“These meetings help our students recognize their strengths, understand industry dynamics at an early stage, and make more informed career decisions.”
Associate Dean Prof. Özge Samancı described the initiative as a career laboratory: “Now in its 13th year, this event provides our students with not only employment opportunities but also vision. Through these professional exchanges, our graduates are able to adapt quickly and smoothly to the industry.”
OzU Difference: World-Class Applied Education
Another highlight of the event was the international recognition of Özyeğin University’s academic programs:
- The Undergraduate Hotel Management Program holds Türkiye’s longest-standing accreditation awarded by ACPHA.
- The Undergraduate Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Program is delivered in collaboration with Le Cordon Bleu International, one of the world’s most renowned culinary institutions.
Distinguished Industry Partners
Representatives from 55 leading brands, including global hospitality and gastronomy groups, innovative restaurants, and boutique enterprises, met with students during the event. Our distinguished industry partners are as follows:
Swissôtel The Bosphorus İstanbul
The Peninsula İstanbul + Gallada
Tersane İstanbul (Rixos & Aliée)
Hilton İstanbul Bosphorus
Hillside Beach Club
Accor Türkiye / Novotel Bosphorus Zeytinburnu
Martı Hotels and Marinas
JW Marriott İstanbul Bosphorus
AC Hotel İstanbul Maçka by Marriott
Ethique Patisserie @ Bounlangerie
Fairmont Quasar İstanbul
Çırağan Palace Kempinski İstanbul
Hilton İstanbul Maslak
Sheraton İstanbul Levent Hotel
Divan Group
Attaş Alarko Turistik Tesisler A.Ş. / JW Marriott İstanbul Marmara Sea Hotel
Shangri-La Bosphorus, İstanbul
Elite World Hotels & Resorts
Delta Hotels by Marriott İstanbul West
The Ritz-Carlton, İstanbul + Nobu
Marriott Hotel Şişli
Feriye Turizm İşletmeleri Tic. A.Ş.
Conrad İstanbul Bosphorus
Radisson Blu Hotel, İstanbul Pera
Six Senses Kaplankaya
Radisson Hotel İstanbul Harbiye
Burgu Tango Arjaan by Rotana
Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia, a member of Radisson Individuals
The Bodrum Edition
Four Seasons İstanbul
Casa Lavanda
Sanasaryan Han, a Luxury Collection Hotel İstanbul
The Marmara Group – İstanbul Turizm ve Otelcilik A.Ş.
Maxx Royal Resorts & Voyage Hotels
Ant Yapı San. ve Tic. A.Ş.
Scorpios Bodrum
The St. Regis İstanbul
Fortuna of Cappadocia, Autograph Collection
Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus İstanbul
Doğuş Hospitality and Retail
Turkish Do & Co
Ahama
Akkomarka
NG Hotels
Arkestra
Baylan, Kahve Dünyası (Altınmarka Group Company)
Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum
Address İstanbul Hotel
Raffles İstanbul
BigChefs
Modern Restoran ve Kafeterya İşl. A.Ş.
İsmet Saz Group
Altunizade Suites İstanbul, Curio Collection by Hilton
Od Urla Restoran
