21/01/2021 - Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union - Online
The Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union, under coordination of Ministry of Economy and Digital Transition, will organize an International Forum – Education, Employment and Training in Tourism that will take place on 21 January 2021, on a virtual platform.
Having in mind Human Resources and Qualifications as key pillars for Tourism, this Forum aims discussing good practices and exchange of ideas by joining national and European authorities, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations and civil society.
The event will have two parts. The first panel will be dedicated to "Education & Training in Tourism – How?" and will concentrate focus on education and training models.
The second panel, under the theme "Future Trends in Tourism", aims to discuss the main trends in the sector, what Issues will dictate demand and consumption, while launching a look at the methodologies for adapting to new challenges.
The Forum will also allow the European Commission to present, followed by a debate, the Pact for Skills initiative, a shared engagement model for skills development in Europe and will be provide examples of concrete projects and good practices in European context.