RESULTS OF THE ROUND TABLE "NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN TOURISM: EDUCATION, DIGITALIZATION, BUSINESS": CONTRIBUTION TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS)

On April 23, 2025, at Astana International University, within the framework of the International Scientific and Practical Conference "AIU-2025: Kazakhstan and the International Educational Space: Cooperation for the Future," a round table was held on the topic "New Technologies in Tourism: Education, Digitalization, Business."

The event brought together representatives of the academic community, the tourism industry, and the business sector, including the International University of Tourism and Hospitality, Global Air - American Express, the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan "Atameken", the national company "Kazakh Tourism", the Astana Tourism Development Center, UNDP, "Ibis Astana", the Center for Urban Tourism Development, and others. Key topics discussed: training of personnel for tourism under conditions of digital transformation, experience of dual education and its impact on graduates' career trajectories, prospects for the development of dual programs in the tourism industry, the role of the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs "Atameken" in the development of entrepreneurship in the tourism sector, educational and research initiatives of the national company "Kazakh Tourism", prospects for the development of tourism in the city of Astana.

The theme of the round table is directly related to SDG 8 "Decent Work and Economic Growth" and SDG 4 "Quality Education", contributing to the development of sustainable tourism, the creation of new jobs, and the expansion of educational opportunities for young people.

During the final discussion, issues related to strengthening cooperation between universities and tourism companies, enhancing the practical focus of educational programs, and introducing modern digital solutions to improve the quality of specialist training were addressed.

We express our sincere gratitude to all participants for their active engagement, valuable ideas, and contributions to the development of tourism in Kazakhstan!