Strengthening the Tourism Industry Through Education and Training: a Review of Global and Regional Strategies
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15803589Keywords:
tourism education, human capital, workforce development, vocational training, Central Asia, digital skills.Abstract
This article examines the impact of education and training on human capital in tourism. It highlights the role of
vocational and digital education, as well as academic-industry cooperation, in improving skills and service quality. The
study draws on institutional reports and regional examples, with a particular focus on Central Asia, where outdated curricula
and limited practical training hinder progress. It advocates integrating fl exible education models into national tourism
strategies to improve workforce preparedness and destination competitiveness
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