Alima Balgabekova

Alima Balgabekova is a seasoned professional in the fields of marketing and hospitality education, currently serving as a Teaching Fellow in Marketing at the University of Portsmouth since September 2022. Prior to this role, Alima held various significant positions including Lecturer at Almaty Management University from September 2017 to August 2022, where responsibilities included curriculum development for modules like “Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality” and “Event Management.” Alima's extensive experience in the hospitality sector also features leadership roles as Director of Sales and Marketing during pre-opening phases at hotels such as DoubleTree by Hilton Almaty and Shera Park Inn, along with managerial positions at Ramada Almaty and Grand Hotel Tien-Shan. Alima’s academic credentials include a Master of Science in Tourism Development and Culture from Lund University and the University of Glasgow, supplemented by a Bachelor’s degree in Tourism from Kazakh Economic University.