Education:
2009–2013: University of Foreign Languages and Business Career, Tourism Management (Bachelor’s degree)
2013–2015: Kazakh Academy of Sport and Tourism, Tourism Management (Master’s degree)
2017–2023: Sakarya University of Applied Sciences (Turkey), Tourism Management (PhD), specialization 8D111 «Service Sector», Order No. 151 n/k dated January 30, 2025
Work experience:
- 2023–2026 y. International University of Tourism and Hospitality, PhD in Gastronomy, Hotel and Restaurant Business, Senior Lecturer
- 2013–2015 Aiser LLP, Grand Eurasia Hotel – Waiter, Administration, Reception
- 2016: InterContinental Almaty Hotel – Room Service (Bartender and Waiter)
- 2017 Ramada Almaty Hotel – Bellboy
- 2013–2021 Guide and Interpreter for foreign citizens from Turkey and Europe
Scientific publications:
- Tagmanov, U., Ulema, Ş., & Ekinci, Y. (2024). The effect of gastronomy experience on destination loyalty in Kazakhstan. Anatolia, 1–20. https://doi.org/10.1080/13032917.2024.2393631
- Tagmanov, U., & Ulema, S. (2023). A research on determining the level of tourists’ satisfaction regarding Kazakh cuisine. Brazilian Annals of Tourism Studies, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8404339
- Baizakova, A., Tagmanov, U., Zhakupov, A., Saiymova, M., Filimonau, V., & Sezerel, H. (2025). Going against the herd: how to be a vegan in a patriarchal, meat-centric society. International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science, 101384.
- Исследование влияния демографических факторов на выбор гастрономического туризма // Bulletin of the International University of Tourism and Hospitality. – 2025. – №1(7). – С. 217–235. https://www.doi.org/10.62867/3007-0848.2025-1.18
- The Impact of Tourism Development on the Socio-Economic Potential of Turkestan City // Bulletin of the International University of Tourism and Hospitality. – 2024. – №4(6). – С. 142–157. https://www.doi.org/10.62867/3007-0848.2024-4/6.12
- Формирование идеального меню казахской кухни для иностранных туристов: предпочтения местного населения и перспективные дестинации гастрономического туризма в Казахстане. Туризм, досуг и гостеприимство, 8(1), 47–54. https://doi.org/10.59649/2959-5185-2025-1-47-54
- Tagmanov, U., & Ulema, Ş. (2023). Kazak Mutfak Kültürü ve Gelişimi. Journal of Tourism and Gastronomy Studies, 21(2), 408–421. https://doi.org/10.21325/jotags.2023.1235
- Tagmanov, U., & Ulema, Ş. (2024). Gastronomy tourism potential of Kazakhstan: a research on SWOT analysis. Seyahat ve Otel İşletmeciliği Dergisi, 21(2), 408–421. https://doi.org/10.24010/soid.1478326
- Tagmanov, U. & Ulema, Ş. (2021). Kazakistan Vatandaşlarının Türk Mutfak Kültürüne İlişkin Algılamalarını Belirlemeye Yönelik Bir Araştırma. 3rd International Congress of New Generations and New Trends in Tourism. (27–28 Mayıs 2021). Sakarya, Türkiye. ISBN: 978-605-74118-0-8
Subjects taught:
Introduction to event management, Technology of cooking Kazakh food, Catering in the field of hospitality, Gastronomic tourism. Ecotourism. Tourism statistics. Accessible tourism