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!