UNWTO Conference on Talent Development and Education in Tourism
The UNWTO Conference on Talent Development and Education in Tourism, organized in collaboration with the University of Deusto, took take place on 1-2 December 2015 in Bilbao, Spain.
Part I: UNWTO Knowledge Network Meeting – Europe Chapter
UNWTO Knowledge Network meeting, Europe Chapter is to exchange ideas on the future work plan of the Network, with a special focus on the European tourism studies and research, and its strategic direction for the way-forward. It will also facilitate the linkages between the Knowledge Network and UNWTO research priorities and to share opinions to narrow the gap between research supply and demand.
It aims to enhance the value of being part of an active network of knowledge by creating tangible opportunities to build relationships within the Knowledge Network community as well as the UNWTO Member States and the Affiliate Members.
Part II: UNWTO Conference on Talent Development and Education in Tourism
The UNWTO Conference is a unique platform to build and strengthen strategic knowledge management and the application of competitive and sustainable tourism development theory in core areas. The Conference aims to foster dialogue and share “good practices” in innovative tourism education and research which enhance tourism practices both in public and private sectors and contribute to the human resource development nurturing future leaders in tourism.
Contact details
UNWTO Knowledge Network: innova@unwto.org
Documents
- Information Note
- Technical Note
- Preliminary Programme
- Speakers
- Map
- Keynote Speech by David Airey
- Session I - Lifelong Education in Tourism (Violet Cuffy)
- Session I - Lifelong Education in Tourism (Chris Cooper)
- Session I - Lifelong Education in Tourism (Asunción Fernández-Villarán Ara)
- Keynote Speech by Alvaro de la Rica
- Session II - Talent Development and Higher Education in Tourism (Cristina Guerrero Moreno)
- Session II - Talent Development and Higher Education in Tourism (Jos van der Sterren)
- Session III - Talent Development in Tourism (Marta Santamaria)
- Session III - Talent Development in Tourism (Aradhana Khowala)
- Session III - Talent Development in Tourism (Valle Rodríguez)
- Session III - Talent Development in Tourism (Ivan Jimenez)
- Session III - Talent Development in Tourism (Roberto Rodriguez del Teso)
- Conclusions
