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Faculty of Tourism and Hotels Celebrates Graduation of First Class of Exchange Education Program for Restaurant Management and Operation

 

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Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels celebrated the graduation of the first batch of the Exchange Education Program for Restaurant Management and Operation for the academic year 2023-2024 in cooperation with Americana Restaurants Egypt.
 
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The event took place at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, in the presence of Dr. Abeer Attia, Dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Dr. Hanan El-Assar, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Nashwa Fouad, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Graduate Studies and Research, Dr. Dina Ezz El-Din, Vice Dean of the Faculty for Community Service and Environmental Development Affairs, Dr. Samar Al-Qasrawi, Executive Director of New and Specialized Programs at the Faculty, Dr. Mohamed Kamal, Program Coordinator at the Faculty, Dr. Jilan El-Demerdash, Head of the Department of Hotel Studies, Mr. Hesham Talaat, Executive Director of Americana Restaurants Egypt, Mr. AymanEAl-Arabi, Executive Director of Human Resources and Director of the Costa Coffee Restaurant Chain, and Mr. Mohamed Hassan, Managing Director At Americana Egypt Company, in addition to a group of faculty members, assistants and administrators at the faculty, as well as students and their parents.
 
 
 
 
In her speech, Dr. Abeer Attia congratulated the graduates and their parents on the occasion of their graduation, which is considered the culmination of their efforts over four consecutive years. She also thanked Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, for providing full support to the exchange programs at the university to graduate a student qualified for the requirements of the labour market. Dr. Abeer Attia indicated that this program began in 2020 in cooperation between Alexandria University, represented by the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, and Americana Restaurants Egypt Company, with the aim of helping students study and work together and graduate a student qualified for the labour market. She added that Alexandria University is the second university at the level of Egyptian universities to have this program after Helwan University. At the end of her speech, Dr. Abeer thanked Americana Company for providing full support to students during their study period. She also thanked all those in charge of the program at the faculty, including faculty members, assistants and administrators.
 
 
 
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Dr. Mohamed Kamal stressed in his speech the importance of this type of unconventional education and the existence of a program that links education to industry, meets the needs of the labour market and helps build the country's economy. He also congratulated the students on their graduation.
 
 
 
 
Mr. Hesham Talaat, CEO of Americana Egypt, stressed the importance of this event, which witnesses the culmination of years of effort and fruitful cooperation between two prestigious institutions that share a common goal of preparing a generation of ambitious young people qualified to face the challenges of the labour market, and the reflection of this cooperation in the application of the reciprocal education model that provides students with the opportunity to train and work to gain valuable experiences that add to their academic balance.
 
 
 
 
Mr. Ayman El-Arabi, Executive Director of Human Resources at Americana, explained that the company did not only provide educational opportunities, but also provided integrated life experiences, so today we celebrate the graduation of 67 male and female students who are writing success stories in the tourism and hospitality sector, as these young people are symbols of change in society.
 
 
 
 

 

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At the end of the celebration, the program's top graduates were honoured, namely graduate Hebatallah Adel and graduate Ibrahim Abdelmoneim, and the rest of the graduates were handed their graduation certificates
 
 
 

Faculty of Tourism and Hotels Organizes First Cultural Tourism Forum

 

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As part of the implementation of the cooperation agreement between Alexandria University and Senghor University, and under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, in cooperation with the Department of Culture at Senghor University, organized the first Cultural Tourism Forum. The forum was held under the title "Cultural Resources: Heritage and Tourism." The forum aimed to introduce graduate students at Senghor University to the cultural and tourism heritage of Alexandria.
 
 
The event was attended by Dr. Abeer Attia, Dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Dr. Dina Ezz El-Din, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels for Community Service and Environmental Development, Dr. Ribio Nzeza Bunketi Buse, Head of the Department of Culture at Senghor University, as well as faculty members, assisting staff, and students from both sides.
 
 
In her speech, Dr. Abeer Attia welcomed the attendees and participating students from Senghor University and the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels. She noted that this event is part of the implementation of the cooperation agreement between Alexandria University and Senghor University, with the aim of exchanging expertise between the two parties and exploring the culture, heritage, and tourism of Alexandria. She thanked the organizers of this event for their remarkable efforts.
Dr. Dina Ezz El-Din explained that the faculty is pleased to host faculty members and students from Senghor University to attend this forum, noting that several cultural, tourism, and heritage activities will be implemented between the two parties in the coming period.
 
 
During the meeting, a workshop on the holy month of Ramadan was held, to highlight Egyptian heritage during Ramadan. Students from the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels at Alexandria University also held an exhibition of their work to introduce Senghor University students to Egypt's heritage.
 
 
Senghor University students presented their projects to promote the culture and heritage of African countries.
 
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Faculty of Tourism and Hotels Signs Cooperation Protocol with Misr Travel Company

 

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Under the auspices of Professor Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of Alexandria University, Dr. Abeer Attia, Dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, and Dr. Maysa Youssef, Head of the Sales and Operations Follow-up Sector and Vice President of Misr Travel Company, signed a cooperation protocol, today, Wednesday, November 27, 2024, with the aim of facilitating the task of faculty members and employees at the university, in performing scientific tasks in missions and grants and participating in conferences, given the extensive experience of Misr Travel Company in the flight reservation system according to the latest global reservation systems, in addition to providing training opportunities for faculty students.
 
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The signing of the protocol was witnessed by Dr. Hanan El-Assar, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Sarah Katat, Head of the Tourist Guidance Department at the Faculty, faculty members and their assistants, Ms. Lamia Hammam, General Manager of Branches and Sales at Misr Travel Company, Mr. Amr Youssef, General Manager of Saad Zaghloul Branch in Alexandria at Misr Travel Company, and Ms. Abeer Salah El-Din, Director of Smouha Branch at Misr Travel Company.
 
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During her speech, Dr. Abeer Attia thanked Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa for providing full support to the Faculty to achieve this cooperation, and stated that training opportunities will be provided for students of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels at Misr Travel Company and Hotels affiliated with it, as they will be trained in flight reservations, tourism systems, hotel management and tour guidance. She added that an office will be allocated for Misr TtavelCompany at the headquarters of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels to facilitate fruitful cooperation between the two parties.
 
 
 
Dr. Maysa Youssef pointed out during her speech that Misr Travel Company will achieve more accomplishments in cooperation with the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, through organizing trips to various tourist attractions in Egypt, in addition to booking and issuing tickets for faculty members traveling on grants, scientific missions and conferences. She added that Misr Travel Company is one of the business sector companies affiliated with the Holding Company for Tourism and Cinema, and stressed that the state provides full support to the company to revive it as the first company in the tourism sector in Egypt, as there are 30 branches of the company across the republic.
 
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Faculty of Sports Science for Girls Celebrates the Anniversary of the Glorious October Victories

 

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As part of Alexandria University’s celebrations marking the anniversary of the Glorious October Victories, and under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Abdelaziz Konsowa, President of the University, the Faculty of Sports Science for Girls organized a ceremony on Monday, October 20, 2025, to commemorate this great national occasion—honoring the heroism of the Egyptian Armed Forces and their sacrifices that restored Egypt’s dignity and pride.

The celebration was attended by Dr. Doaa El-Dardiry Abou El-Hassan, Dean of the Faculty; Dr. Eman Mahmoud El-Sherif, Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs; Dr. Sabrine Attia Morsal, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development; Dr. Naglaa Fathy Khalifa, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research; and Dr. Lamia El-Shafie, Coordinator of Voluntary Activities at Alexandria University. The event also witnessed the presence of several faculty members, heads of academic departments, and students participating in various student activities.

The celebration began with the Egyptian national anthem, followed by a welcoming speech by the Dean, who greeted all guests and participants, affirming that the October War anniversary will always remain a source of pride and inspiration for future generations, as it embodies the spirit of patriotism, determination, and perseverance.

The program included an awareness seminar delivered by Major General Gamal El-Din Mohamed Rashad, former Head of Armament of the Egyptian Air Force, entitled “The Heroics of October: Then and Now.” In his lecture, he reviewed the stages of preparation for victory from 1967 until the great crossing on October 6, 1973. He emphasized that this day will forever be a shining milestone in Egyptian and Arab history, reflecting the will and capability of Egyptians to achieve the impossible.

Following the seminar, students of the Faculty presented a musical operetta titled “Tahya Misr” (Long Live Egypt), expressing deep feelings of pride and national belonging. This was followed by a patriotic musical performance by the Alexandria University Choir and Music Ensemble, under the supervision of the Cultural and Artistic Activities Department at the General Administration of Youth Welfare.

At the end of the celebration, the Dean expressed her sincere appreciation to all participants and organizers, praising the students and the university choir for their outstanding artistic performances that reflected a strong sense of national identity. She affirmed that the Faculty will continue to organize purposeful events that foster patriotism and loyalty among students.

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Presidential Decree Appointing Dr. Ayman Shtewi as Dean of the Faculty of Business

 

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Dr. Abdelaziz Konswa, President of Alexandria University, congratulated Dr. Ayman Ahmed Shtewi, on the occasion of the issuance of the presidential decree appointing him as Dean of the Faculty of Business, wishing him success and continued efforts to raise the level of the Faculty, and stressing the provision of all support and assistance to him for his success in performing his mission.

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