Renaming the Department of Tourism to the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management (KTH)

We are pleased to announce that the Department of Tourism (Katedra cestovního ruchu) at the Faculty of International Relations (FIR) of the Prague University of Economics and Business changed its name to the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management (KTH). This change is a natural outcome of our efforts to respond to dynamic changes and new trends in the tourism and hospitality sector on a global level.

Head of the department, Pavel Černý explains: “This name change reflects our long-term commitment to keeping pace with the rapid development of the industry and preparing our students for key roles in creating innovative and sustainable solutions in tourism and hospitality. It also confirms our efforts to link theory with practice and reflects the principles of ‘Innovation, Inspiration, Internationalisation, and Trend Setting,’ which are among the core values of the department. The involvement of students, including their contribution to formulating the new department acronym, shows that the new brand will be more understandable and attractive to them as well. We aim to provide our students with an education that enables them to become leaders and innovators in a rapidly changing and growing industry.”

The KTH Department aims not only to educate professionals capable of facing the challenges of the modern field but also to set new standards in tourism and hospitality education and research.

Dean of FIR, Martina Jiránková adds: “The Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management will be a key element in our strategic plan for developing innovative education at FMV. The new name better reflects the department’s ambitions and strengthens its position on the international academic scene. We look forward to collaborating with significant partners and believe that this change will contribute to the development of the field both domestically and internationally.”

This name change better captures our vision for the future, focusing on the complexity of the field, innovation, and sustainability.