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06Jun2023

Intersecting the fields of Ecotourism, Artist Residencies, & Indigenous Communities

Artist residencies are not generally considered as part of the ample field of tourism, despite their many touristic aspects. In general, you cannot pay and go. Artists must apply, their credentials and proposed projects are reviewed, and they are accepted or rejected. Then the financials are worked out. Some residencies charge variable fees. Many offer scholarships. Some pay renowned artists a fee. Residencies, also known as artist-in-residence programs, are opportunities given to artists to work on projects on-site, for a minimum of one week, often for one month, some extending to three months or even more, to develop new ideas, and explore their practice removed from the distractions of everyday life. Approximately 1,500 of these exist throughout the world.

26Jan2023

Education and Skills Development in Tourism/Hospitality with 2030 vision in Saudi Arabia

Tourism is one of the largest and most dynamic sectors of the global economy. In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, tourism’s growth is being fueled by record levels of investment. In fact, the Kingdom is the largest investor in tourism in the world. Such growth will bring with it a huge range of opportunities for both men and women in the Kingdom in the years ahead.

13Dec2022

A new model of tourism, smarter and more sustainable

The tourism sector remains very attentive to its recovery after the impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, but not only because of the need to resume its growth. Although 2020 was the most challenging year in the history of the sector, with a 74% drop in the volume of international travels compared to 2019, according to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), it is important to see the opportunities arising from this scenario. The time has come to propose a new vision for the future, focused on sustainable tourism and the circular economy – which represent the most suitable path for an integral recovery.

30Nov2022

The Role of Women in Tourism

According to the World Economic Forum at the Global Gender Gap Report published in 2022, the global gender gap will finally be closed an incredible 132 years from now.

11Oct2022

Innovation Training in Tourism

In recent years, the digital transformation of tourism has accelerated, both in terms of consumer habits and, increasingly, in how people travel and experience their chosen destinations. To keep pace, tourism businesses must increasingly become more innovative, not just in their business models but in how they actually work.

16Aug2022

Renewed UNWTO and Amadeus Partnership

As tourism restarts, now is the time to fully realize its enormous potential to drive economic recovery and growth, to provide jobs and opportunity and to contribute, directly or indirectly, to all 17 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Achieving this will not be easy. If we are to do so, we will need strong partnerships and for international organizations, UNWTO included, to work in harmony with governments and the private sector.

10Mar2022

Digital On-Line Education and Sustainable Tourism

In 2019, destinations worldwide received 1.5 billion international tourists -- a new record. While economic data was positive, the escalating costs of overburdened ecosystems and strained infrastructure were causing an invisible burden on destinations worldwide. Seventy percent of surveyed sites near heritage attractions, along coastal areas, on islands, and in rural areas were affected by environmental impacts in 2019. However, few solutions were available to tourism managers worldwide via academic training.

16Dec2021

What does the new era of hospitality and tourism education look like?

Hospitality education has always evolved very fast. Nevertheless, the Covid-19 crisis only accelerated the shift towards digitalization. Many educational institutions had to switch from traditional learning methods to online in a matter of a few days or weeks. At Les Roches, as part of a joint project with Sommet Education and the other schools of the network, for example, classes went online in just one week, responding to the demands of the pandemic as well as the decisions of local authorities in a flexible and agile manner.

22Nov2021

Hospitality 2.0 or the role of innovation in the post-covid hospitality industry

In the 21st century, the hospitality industry has undergone significant transformation, much of it driven by innovative technological solutions. With growing awareness of the environmental impacts of almost every economic sector, over the past five years technology has mainly been used to reduce costs, increase efficiency and advance sustainability.

25Oct2021

How can education and training systems contribute to structural changes in the tourism sector?

Tourism is made of people, it’s a labour sector, so the investment in qualifications and digital skills is crucial to ensure training at all levels of the sector's workforce. In the field of education and skills, tourism faces the challenge of ensuring the training of future professionals as agents of change, while also ensuring the integration of sustainability into educational and training projects. Finding and validating new ways of developing and certifying new competences is a challenge for the tourism sector, and for all the education and training institutions.

08Sep2021

YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON THE TOURISM SECTOR

Both Centennials and Generation Z (those born between 1996 and 2010) are changing the way we conceive all economic sectors, including tourism. These generations are known for their high levels of social empathy, environmental awareness, and for their creativity. Young people are digital natives; information...

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