An online evaluation meeting was held on 2 February 2026 regarding the Tourism Vocational Training Capacity Development (CB-VET) Project, which is planned to be submitted.

The meeting brought together representatives from various units of Istanbul Gedik University to discuss the project idea, scope, and potential contributions. The session was conducted by Yücel Kamar, International Relations Director and Erasmus Institutional Coordinator, and was attended by İlayda Önder and Ezgi Yıldız from the International Relations and Erasmus Office. Participants also included Dr. Meltem Kasapoğlu Çalık, Director of the Vocational School; Dr. Tülay Karabuğa, Head of the Department of Transportation Services; and faculty members from the Department of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nihan Yarmacı Güvenç, Dr. Ela Nazlı Köz, and Dr. Barış Yalınkılıç.

During the meeting, the project framework and objectives were reviewed, and potential institutional contributions were discussed. The session supported the preparation of the Tourism Vocational Training Capacity Development (CB-VET) Project application in line with institutional priorities.