Tourism education: policy versus practice
- 1 February 1997
- journal article
- Published by Emerald Publishing in International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management
- Vol. 9 (1) , 5-12
- https://doi.org/10.1108/09596119710157531
Abstract
Discusses the current human resources environment in tourism at a strategic policy level, especially in the area of management level education. Describes a framework which is being used to study consultation between the makers of tourism and education policy at a national level. The framework advocates the development and implementation of a specific tourism education policy, to bring tourism education closer in line with national tourism policies. Concludes by outlining further research strategies.Keywords
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