The Core Professional Educational Programme in Tourism Discussed with Employers

November 5, 2026

On November 5, 2026, the College of Economics and Law of Jalal-Abad State University named after Bekmamat Osmonov held a discussion of the Core Professional Educational Programme (CPEP) for the 100201 – Tourism programme with representatives of enterprises operating in the tourism and hospitality sectors.

The main purpose of the meeting was to align the educational programme with the current requirements of the labour market, consider recommendations from tourism industry employers, improve the professional competencies of students, and strengthen cooperation between the educational institution and industry representatives.

S.Y. Ashyrbaeva and G.B. Bekieva, lecturers of the Economics Subject Committee who developed the programme, presented its content, objectives, expected learning outcomes and the academic disciplines included in the curriculum for the Tourism programme.

The following employer representatives participated in the discussion:

·         Manas Uмутбек уулу, Top Manager of Jannat Hotel in Manas city;

·         Myкtybek Tolenov, Manager of a partner enterprise of Yalla Travel tourism company;

·         Adilet Zhakiev, Deputy Director of Jalal-Abad Sanatorium.

During the meeting, participants discussed important issues related to the training of tourism professionals, tourist service standards, the organisation of hotel and travel business operations, customer relations, improvement of tourism service quality, and the preparation of qualified specialists who meet modern industry requirements.

The employer representatives emphasised that professionals working in the tourism sector must possess strong communication skills, professional etiquette, responsibility, discipline, organisational skills and the ability to interact effectively with customers.

Particular attention was given to the importance of foreign language proficiency, comprehensive knowledge of Kyrgyzstan's history, geography and cultural heritage, as well as the development of practical skills required to provide high-quality services that meet tourists' needs and expectations.

Following the discussion, the employer representatives acknowledged the relevance of the academic disciplines included in the educational programme and their importance for professional training in tourism. They also proposed further strengthening students' theoretical knowledge, developing practical skills and improving professional competencies in accordance with the requirements of the modern labour market.

Such meetings with employers play an important role in improving the quality of educational programmes, ensuring a closer connection between academic learning and real business practices, and increasing graduates' competitiveness in the labour market.

The Economics Subject Committee of the College of Economics and Law will continue to strengthen cooperation with tourism and hospitality enterprises in order to prepare qualified professionals who meet the modern demands of the tourism industry.