Education and training in the hospitality and tourism sector will be discussed at the high-profile annual World Travel Market ministers’ summit on November 6, 2023,, “transforming tourism through youth and education” with BBC World News presenter Zeinab Badawi as the host.
For 17 years, tourism leaders have gathered at World Travel Market to discuss policy, strategy, development, and investment in association with the UNWTO and the WTTC.
The Summit aims to explore how tourism and education policies can empower individuals, drive innovation, foster responsible practices, and support the resilience and success of the sector.
The UNWTO projects growth in international tourist arrivals, leading to increased employment opportunities. However, a skilled workforce is essential, necessitating investment in education and closing existing gaps.
Travel and tourism employ a higher proportion of young workers compared to other sectors, with youth employment in the sector growing from 6.5pc in 2010 to 8.2pc in 2021, as per WTTC.
The Summit will discuss strategies to bridge skills gaps in tourism education and training and strengthen public-private partnerships for better access to quality education.
Ministers will share best practices and explore international collaboration to promote successful strategies in tourism education worldwide.
The Ministers’ Summit aligns with the overall World Travel Market campaign focused on sustainability, diversity, and inclusion.
The event will provide a platform for stakeholders to exchange ideas and develop innovative solutions to shape the educational journey in the tourism sector.\
The high-profile annual World Travel Market ministers’ summit on November 6, 2023, will discuss education in the sector, “transforming tourism through youth and education” with BBC World News presenter Zeinab Badawi as the host.
For 17 years, tourism leaders have gathered at World Travel Market to discuss policy, strategy, development, and investment in association with the UNWTO and the WTTC.
The Summit aims to explore how tourism and education policies can empower individuals, drive innovation, foster responsible practices, and support the resilience and success of the sector.
The UNWTO projects growth in international tourist arrivals, leading to increased employment opportunities. However, a skilled workforce is essential, necessitating investment in education and closing existing gaps.
Travel and tourism employ a higher proportion of young workers compared to other sectors, with youth employment in the sector growing from 6.5pc in 2010 to 8.2pc in 2021, as per WTTC.
The Summit will discuss strategies to bridge skills gaps in tourism education and training and strengthen public-private partnerships for better access to quality education.
Ministers will share best practices and explore international collaboration to promote successful strategies in tourism education worldwide.
The Ministers’ Summit aligns with the overall World Travel Market campaign focused on sustainability, diversity, and inclusion.
The event will provide a platform for stakeholders to exchange ideas and develop innovative solutions to shape the educational journey in the tourism sector.\
