GSTC Sustainable MICE Online Course (Turkish) with Cappadocia University
The GSTC MICE Course provides the knowledge and tools needed to help improve sustainability practices in the MICE industry. The course covers the GSTC MICE Standard (for Venues, Event Organizers, and Events & Exhibitions), aiming to serve as the global sustainability standards for the industry and were created to provide a common understanding of sustainable tourism in the MICE industry throughout the world, and offering best practices for MICE industry. This course has four main themes: effective sustainability planning, maximizing social and economic benefits for the local community, enhancing cultural heritage, and reducing negative impacts on the environment.
Delivered as a 1-week-long facilitated and interactive training, the GSTC MICE Course offers a convenient way to enhance your sustainability skills in a flexible online learning environment. You will learn alongside GSTC experts and fellow professionals in the MICE sector, gaining insights on how to implement sustainable practices with the global cases.
The course is designed to help you achieve tangible actions that align with the globally recognized standard of sustainability best practices, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and responsible MICE industry.
Course Schedule: May 5 – 9, 2025
Weekly live sessions are scheduled for the following days, from 6:30pm EEST UTC/GMT +3
- Week 1: Monday, May 5th and Tuesday, May 6th
- Week 2: Monday, May 8th and Friday, May 9th
All the live sessions are 180 minutes long.
These live sessions will be recorded and participants will be able to watch the recordings any time during the course period. Although strongly encouraged, live attendance is not mandatory.
For more information on course topics and schedule, see the Course Syllabus.
GSTC Trainer
Dr. Özen Kirant Yozcu
Dr. Özen Kirant Yozcu worked in different positions in the sales and marketing department in the tourism and hospitality industry between 1994- 2003. Dr. Yozcu gained her master’s degree from Dokuz Eylül University, Tourism Administration Graduate Program and PhD degree from Ege University Faculty of Communication – Public Relations and Publicity Doctoral Degree. She is an Associate Professor from 2023. Dr. Yozcu worked at Bogazici University Tourism Administration Department between 2007-2023 as an instructor. She has been living in Porto since 2018 and is an adjunct professor in ISAG- European Business School and Research Centre in Business Sciences and Tourism (CICET – FCVC). Her research interests include hotel management, marketing and marketing communication management, luxury management and event management. She also consults and is involved in many local and international corporate projects. She worked at Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) for the preparation of MICE Training Materials Project. Besides she has many studies about sustainable and green events.
