An educational meeting was organized on December 9, 2025, for first-year students studying in the "Tourism Organization" specialty, with the participation of Togrul Jafarov, Head of the Tourist Signage Work Sector at the Azerbaijan Tourism Board and professional mountaineer.
During the meeting, Togrul Jafarov shared his personal and professional development path with the students and provided detailed information about the main activities of the sector he leads. The event highlighted projects implemented in the country in the field of tourist signage, the presentation of hiking tourism trails on digital platforms, the preparation of trail markers, markers and information boards, as well as the main criteria considered when placing them across territories.
At the same time, extensive information was provided about the application of international experience within the framework of local capabilities, the objectives of developing hiking routes, already marked routes and future planned projects. The guest emphasized that tourist signage plays an important role in the development of sustainable tourism and increasing the tourism potential of regions.
The course instructor Konul Nuriyeva expressed her gratitude to the guest, noting that such practical and real experience-based meetings have a positive impact on students' future professional activities.