International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Systems, 2017
Generally, there have been constant complains about a supposed mismatch between graduate competen... more Generally, there have been constant complains about a supposed mismatch between graduate competence and competence required by potential employers. The background of this mismatch - or discrepancy problem is complex. This problem tends to be a general one, regardless of geography or subject matter area. The background to the problem seems to be related to the qualifying and stratifying functions of higher education, to the development of the tasks of higher education over time. Any country competing in the international tourism market requires a well-developed tourism training and education strategy. The aim of such training strategy should provide an efficient and well-skilled workforce for the tourism industry. Global tourism indicators demonstrate, rising skills demand among employers and a recognized need for skills development among job seekers across all skill levels and career pathways. The story of successful tourism enterprises is one that is largely about people - how they...
International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Systems, 2017
Generally, there have been constant complains about a supposed mismatch between graduate competen... more Generally, there have been constant complains about a supposed mismatch between graduate competence and competence required by potential employers. The background of this mismatch - or discrepancy problem is complex. This problem tends to be a general one, regardless of geography or subject matter area. The background to the problem seems to be related to the qualifying and stratifying functions of higher education, to the development of the tasks of higher education over time. Any country competing in the international tourism market requires a well-developed tourism training and education strategy. The aim of such training strategy should provide an efficient and well-skilled workforce for the tourism industry. Global tourism indicators demonstrate, rising skills demand among employers and a recognized need for skills development among job seekers across all skill levels and career pathways. The story of successful tourism enterprises is one that is largely about people - how they...
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