30 tourism and employment institutions participate in the third employment forum of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Mansoura University
Today, Tuesday, April 30, 2024 AD, the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels at Mansoura University organized the third employment forum under the slogan “Tourism cadres...partners in development.”
Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Sherif Youssef Khater, President of Mansoura University, the forum activities were opened by Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Azim, Vice President of the University for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, in the presence of Prof. Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Abdel Latif, Dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels and former Assistant Minister of Antiquities, Prof. Dr. Nisreen Salah Omar, Member of the House of Representatives, under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Doaa Samir Mohamed Haza, Vice Dean of the College for Community Affairs and Environmental Development, and in the presence of Prof. Hazem Nasr, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of News and Head of the Syndicate of Journalists in Dakahlia, Rapporteur of the Forum, Dr. Israa Ahmed Abdel Majeed, Director of the Graduate Follow-up Unit. ,
The forum sessions were presented by Prof. Dr. Ahmed Adel Hammad; Chairman of the Scientific Committee - Dr. Reham Abdel Maqsoud, Chairman of the Reception Committee. The session began with the Republican Anthem and the Holy Qur’an in the voice of graduate Islam Mahmoud Mahmoud Al Morsi.
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Azim stressed that Mansoura University is keen to build partnerships with major companies and entities working in the field of tourism and hospitality. We also emphasize encouraging and supporting continuous cooperation and the university welcomes hosting experts for training, providing practical experiences and training students to be qualified practically and scientifically.
He pointed out that these forums have a positive impact in linking the academic aspect to the requirements of the labor market and making students and graduates aware of the skills and specializations necessary to join the labor market and benefiting from the experiences of graduates and workers participating in the work of the forum in providing job opportunities for students and recent graduates.
Prof. Dr. Nisreen Omar indicated: Member of Parliament; The employment forum is a rich experience for the university and the graduate... For the university, the forum helps update academic programs to suit the needs of the labor market at home and also abroad, and for the student or graduate it is the first and practical experience to deal with the labor market and through it he will acquire many skills.
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Abdel Latif pointed out the necessity of training students practically, as the college began to pay attention to the practical aspect of training students. He added that the college is taking steps on the right path to achieve the desired goals. The college also seeks to connect students with the labor market, and that the employment forum reduces students’ tension about Their future is also directed to students, not just graduates.
Dr. Hossam Mohamed Mohamed Darwish noted: President of the African-Asian Federation for Tourism, Handicrafts, Traditional Industries and E-Commerce, pointed out the role that digital transformation plays in providing more job opportunities in the field of tourism.
Counselor Hossam confirmed his request to me; The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labor in Dakahlia stressed the need for all institutions in the country to provide job opportunities for young people.
Prof. Dr. Doaa Samir Hazza added that a number of (30) tourism and hotel labor market institutions are participating in the exhibition accompanying the forum, with the participation of a group of experts in the tourism and hotel fields and human resources development.
It also emphasized the college's interest in the future of its graduates, so the college sought to be a link between the college and institutions in the tourism and hotel sectors.
Dr. Israa Abdel Majeed said that the aim of this forum is to encourage graduates and implement the Egypt 2030 strategy and vision set by the Arab Republic of Egypt in all sectors of the country, which adopted the development of the tourism and antiquities sector.
She gave the Distinguished Alumni Speech; Graduate: Ms. Dina Hassan Al-Radi - graduate of the Department of Tourism Studies, Class of 2012 - gave a speech to the first graduates; Graduate of Rufaida Muhammad Eid Abu Khalaf, first in the class of 2023.
The first session of the Third Employment Forum included “Tourism Cadres... Companies in Development,” Egypt’s Vision 2030, national projects, fourth-generation cities, the societal role, and entrepreneurship. The session was moderated by: Mr. Hazem Nasr, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Akhbar Al-Youm - Head of the Dakahlia Journalists Syndicate and member of the Service Affairs Council. Society and Environmental Development at Mansoura University. The session discussed several topics:
The topic “The Future of Tourism Employment in Light of the Opening of Fourth Generation Cities” was discussed
Prof. Dr. Ghada Ali Hammoud, Dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Beni Suef University, the theme of “National Projects and their Impact on Job Opportunities Available in the Tourism Sector,” presented by Dr. Hossam Mohamed Mohamed Darwish, President of the African-Asian Federation for Tourism, Traditional and Traditional Industries, and E-Commerce.
The topic “The societal role and environmental awareness of tourism and hotel establishments” was presented by Dr. Mohamed Atta El-Sherbiny, Director General of Foreign Tourism Offices, the Egyptian General Authority for Tourism Promotion, and the topic “Egypt Vision 2030 and Reducing Unemployment Rates in the Tourism Sector” was discussed by Eng. Adel El-Gindy, Director General of Strategic Management at the Ministry of Tourism. Tourism and Antiquities Discussed by Mr. Al-Qasabi Fawzi Mahmoud, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al-Riyadah Tourism Company, Dr. Ibrahim Aliwa, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al-Hilal Tourism Company, Dr. Hossam Hamed Hazza, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Egyptian Travel Makers
The axis of “Entrepreneurship and Innovation Support - and Micro-enterprises” was discussed by Mr. Taher Al-Husseini Atallah, Deputy Director of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Agency in Dakahlia, Engineer/ Tawfiq Awadallah, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Dakahlia Association for Labor Market Services, Dr. Rasha Hassan Raafat, Director of the Regional Authority. To stimulate tourism in the East
The second session of the forum also included “Tourism cadres... companies in development.”
“Adapting educational programs to the labor market, training, professional development, and creating green jobs.” Session moderator: journalist Ahmed Gad

The topic of “Adapting educational programs to the requirements of the tourism and hotel labor market” was discussed, presented by Prof. Dr. Farouk Atallah, Dean of the Higher Institute of Tourism and Hotels in New Damietta, and Prof. Ibtihaj Omar Al-Hadary, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Tourism and former Head of the Central Administration for Tourist Transport and Guides - Human Development Trainer at the Chamber of Companies. And travel and tourism agencies, Mr. Ali Kamel Mansour; Head of the Sub-Chamber for Tourism Establishments and Restaurants - for the North and Central Delta Governorates and Canal Cities - the axis of “Training and Professional Development for Workers in the Tourism Sector”
Discussed by Dr. Hani Abdel Razek, Institutional Training and Development Consultant and English Language Lecturer at Mansoura University, Dr. Mohamed Ramadan, Director of the Information Center at the Chamber of Tourist Establishments and Restaurants, Mr. Omar Jaber Omar Abu El-Ela, Life Skills and Entrepreneurship Trainer at the Ministry of Youth and Sports - College Graduate, Class of 2012, A. / Mohamed Al-Morsi Abdel Hamid, owner, founder and general chef of Royal Plaza Restaurant Management Company - college graduate, class of 2019.