On April 21, 2026, thirteen students from the Faculty of Translation and Philology at Kazakh Ablai Khan University of International Relations and World Languages participated as interpreters at the Crystal Bay Tours Expert Exchange Road Show 2026, held in Almaty and organized by the international tour operator Crystal Bay Tours.
The group included third-year students Danelya Talgatkyzy, Alua Baidarbek, Banu Bruslanova, Aruzhan Argynbek, Rinaliya Khamidullina, Sofia Spivak, Bekzhan Murzabek, Damira Utemissova, Togzhan Nurmakhankyzy, Alisa Savenko, Safinaz Karayeva, Tomiris Tashmukhamedova, as well as fourth-year student Aisana Äuken.
Throughout the event, the students demonstrated strong linguistic competence and professionalism, providing high-quality interpreting support for business meetings, presentations, and professional exchanges among international participants.
The Crystal Bay Tours Expert Exchange Road Show 2026 serves as a prominent international platform dedicated to advancing collaboration within the global tourism industry. The event brings together leading tour operators, travel agencies, and partner organizations to exchange expertise, showcase new destinations and tourism products, and engage in discussions on current trends shaping the sector. Its dynamic format includes presentations, B2B meetings, and networking sessions, making it a significant mechanism for building and strengthening international business relationships.
Engagement in events of this nature plays a vital role in students’ academic and professional development. It enables them to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings of intercultural and business communication, thereby bridging the gap between classroom learning and professional practice. Such exposure not only reinforces interpreting competencies but also cultivates appropriate professional conduct in multilingual environments.
During the road show, students gained hands-on experience in both simultaneous and consecutive interpreting in a fast-paced, high-pressure context. They further developed essential professional skills, including resilience under pressure, communicative adaptability, and rapid decision-making. Additionally, participation in such events enhances their understanding of the nuances of business communication, strengthens their command of specialized terminology in tourism and international cooperation, and instills a heightened sense of responsibility for accuracy and clarity in information transfer.
In sum, involvement in international professional events constitutes an integral component of preparing highly qualified, competitive specialists capable of performing effectively in the context of global professional interaction.
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