Creative ideas in practical tourism training: a motivating factor for knowledge and skill acquisition in the experience industry Cover Image

Креативните идеи в практическото обучение по туризъм - мотивиращ фактор за знания и умения в индустрията на преживяванията
Creative ideas in practical tourism training: a motivating factor for knowledge and skill acquisition in the experience industry

Author(s): Sonya Aleksieva
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Economy, Education, Civil Society, Governance, Public Administration, Higher Education , Tourism
Published by: Нов български университет
Keywords: Tourism; Higher education; Practical training; Creativity; Educational capacity

Summary/Abstract: Achievements in specialized higher training are at the basis of success in developing the tourist business in accordance with world trends. The process of knowledge and competence acquisition by students of tourism is part of the synergy that is expected to exist between theory and practice. The specificity of knowledge taught in tourism as a professional field needs that practical training be more active and attractive, especially in the context of digital competencies required by today’s tourism market. This paper analyzes some creative ideas for practical tourism training at the New Bulgarian University that can motivate students to acquire more knowledge and skills in the experience industry.

  • Issue Year: 3/2018
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 718-734
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Bulgarian