On 28.09.2016 the University of Tourism and Management in Skopje was a participant of the 6th International Conference SEET 2016 - South East Europe Tourism, which was held at the Sava Center in Belgrade.

Over 300 delegates from around the world, representatives from academia, business, politics, tourism and media have followed the 4 panels of the conference topics:

1. The tourist market of Southeast Europe,

2. Tourism as industry experience,

3. Innovation of hotel - catering offer in the region and

4. Competitiveness of wellness, spa and medical tourism in the region.

Through the presentation of Saso Kozhuharov PhD, Vice-Rector for Science and Dean of the Faculty of Economics at the University of Tourism and Management in Skopje UTMS opened the third panel with impressive speech on that emphasize the importance of education in the development of tourism, presenting them in this methodology, program and activities UTMS in that direction as a case in point. The presentation of prof. Kozuharov and warm invitation which he pointed out to the audience for the upcoming scientific conference UTMS - Icon best in 2016 which treats related topic - "Global travel challenges", the audience received with enthusiasm, applause and a range of issues were addressed during work breaks.

At the event, the organizer Authority awarded UTMS prestigious Brand Leader Award 2016, a series of achievements in global tourism and the development of highly qualified personnel.

This award confirms the high international status of the University of Tourism and Management in Skopje.