Education and professional training in tourism –
Needs for international relations
Dr. Csilla JANDALAEdutus College, Hungary
8th SESSION OF THE HUNGARIANCROATIAN
WORKING GROUP ON TOURISM
18 June 2013
Characteristics of Tourism Training
• Theory and practice
• Changing training needs of the tourism sector
• Involvement of professionals in the educational process– Representatives of tourism SME-s– Representatives of tourism associations
• Needs of international relations (+ cross-border)
Fields of international co-operation• Study/Staff mobility• Work placements• Intensive Programs• Joint tenders
– Researches– Professional programs
• Summer School• Field practices• „Europe for Citizens” programs
Opportunities of Edutus College
• General: Erasmus (more than 50 partners)
• Special: UNWTO affiliate membership (more than 400
members)– Knowledge Network = inclusive Community of
Knowledge within the UNWTO Affiliate program– TedQual Certification
• Looking for partners for regional network
Thank you for your attention!