Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Taher Hassan Mohamed, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels – Fayoum University and Acting Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs, the Department of Tourism Studies hosted the defense of the Master's thesis presented by researcher Abdullah Abdulaziz Mualla Al-Sahli (Saudi international student), entitled:

"Evaluating the Impact of Festivals on the Mental Image of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a Tourist Destination: A Case Study of Riyadh Season"

Examination Committee:

The committee commended the high academic standard of the thesis and the significance of the topics addressed in the field of tourism marketing, highlighting the role of festivals in enhancing the image of tourist destinations.

This defense reflects the Faculty's commitment to supporting scientific research and advancing the postgraduate education system, contributing to the enhancement of academic output quality and service to the tourism sector.