Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes: Volume 16 Issue 1

Theme editorial: What should be the role of tourism education social structures to create and support collaborative learning environments and the tourism sector?

Hale Ozgit, Ali Ozturen

A thematic analysis of contemporary tourism education

Pınar Yağmur Karalım

This study examines two crucial aspects of employability in the tourism industry, with a particular emphasis on contemporary advancements. The first aspect pertains to the…

Academic impressions pertaining to the “new normal” in tourism education and practice in accordance with digital technology and creativity

Mete Unal Gi̇rgen, Ayman Kole

The aim of this study is to explain the educational practices that emerged with the concept of “new normal” in an overview. In line with this goal, the experiences of academics…

Sustainable educational tourism and the acculturation of international students from the Global South

Ilkay Yorganci, Mahtab Sadrimovahed

The aim of this study is to understand the acculturation experiences of international students in order to maximize their academic and social experiences which, in turn, can…

Parasocial relationships and their impact on the psychological and sociocultural adjustment of educational tourists: an autoethnography

Karl Turgut Maloney Yorganci, Sharon Coen

The purpose of this article is to investigate whether relationships with media figures can impact the psychological and sociocultural adjustment of educational tourists.

Challenges faced by female lecturers and students in tourism departments and suggested remedies

Murude Ertac Cankan

This study explores the various obstacles that female instructors and students confront in tourism education.

Social interaction and cultural exchange among educational tourist and local community: the case of Famagusta, North Cyprus

Ilkay Yorganci, Precious Ndukauba

The aim of this paper is to investigate the social interaction between international students and the local community in the small university town of Famagusta, North Cyprus. The…

How has blended learning impacted tourism and hospitality graduates in employability? Feedback from graduates and tourism industry employers

Nafiya Guden, Farzad Safaeimanesh

The aim of this empirical research is to define blended learning (BL) in the context of tourism education and discuss its effectiveness in learning and, upon completion, the…

Is there equal employment opportunity in tourism? An evaluation of African students' perceptions of future careers

Asadu Glory Chinasa, Hale Ozgit

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, African students studying tourism and hospitality internationally had diverse experiences in their professional endeavours. This study seeks to…

Exploring educational tourists' perceptions of climate change on a small Mediterranean island: a qualitative analysis

Hamed Rezapouraghdam, Sina Vahedi

The purpose of this research is to understand how educational tourists in Northern Cyprus perceive and respond to the concerns associated with climate change.

Unveiling ChatGPT in tourism education: exploring perceptions, advantages and recommendations from educators

Ozlem Altun, Mehmet Bahri Saydam, Tuna Karatepe, Ştefana Maria Dima

Following the remarkable debut of ChatGPT and its rapid adoption by a global audience since its launch in November 2022, this study delves into educators' perceptions of ChatGPT…

Conclusion: what should be the role of tourism education social structures to create and support collaborative learning environments and the tourism sector?

Nafiya Guden, Farzad Safaeimanesh

This theme issue sought to find answers to the question: What should be the role of tourism education social structures to create and support collaborative learning environments…