We are proud to share that our lecturer Prof. Dr. Stanislav Ivanov has been elected as President of the International Federation for IT and Travel & Tourism (IFITT) for the 2026–2028 term.

IFITT is the leading global community for knowledge creation and dissemination in information and communication technologies in tourism. With over 30 years of history, the federation brings together academics and industry professionals from all over the world and stands at the forefront of research and innovation in tourism and travel technology.

Prof. Dr. Ivanov’s presidential term will be guided by three key pillars:

Vision with ambition

Action with purpose

Value for society

His election is a strong recognition of his long-standing contribution to eTourism research, academic excellence, and international collaboration. For us, it also highlights the global impact and reputation of the academic community at Varna University of Management.

Congratulations to Prof. Dr. Ivanov, and we wish him a successful and inspiring term leading IFITT!