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 Tourism Guiding Students Meet Chef Danilo Zanna at the GastroTalks Event




Istanbul Gelisim University is preparing to host an important event that brings together gastronomy and tourism. At the event titled “GastroTalks,” renowned chef Danilo Zanna will meet with students. The event, where experiences from the field of gastronomy will be shared, will also serve as an inspiring gathering for tourism guiding students.

Tourism Guiding Students Meet an Important Figure from the World of Gastronomy

In the tourism sector, gastronomy stands out as one of the key components of the destination experience. For this reason, it is of great importance for students studying tourism guiding to follow different culinary cultures and the latest developments in the world of gastronomy. The GastroTalks event organized by Istanbul Gelisim University aims to contribute to students’ closer understanding of the gastronomy sector.

The guest of the event, renowned chef Danilo Zanna, will share his professional journey in gastronomy, his perspective on culinary culture, and the role of gastronomy in the tourism experience with the participants. Attendees will have the opportunity to listen to different perspectives on the gastronomy world and benefit from sectoral experiences.

The event will be moderated by Assoc. Asoc. Dr. Serdar Egeli, a faculty member of the Department of Tourism Guiding at Istanbul Gelisim University. Bringing together academia and industry representatives, this gathering aims to contribute to the professional perspectives of tourism guiding students.

The GastroTalks event, which will take place at Istanbul Gelisim University, will bring together students interested in gastronomy, culinary culture, and the relationship between tourism and food culture. All students, especially tourism guiding students, are invited to attend the event.

Event Details

Date: March 11, 2026 (Wednesday)

Time: 12:00 PM

Venue: Istanbul Gelisim University Mehmet Akif Ersoy Conference Hall – J Block