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OCENA PRZYSZŁYCH KADR SEKTORA TURYSTYCZNEGO W OPINII WYBRANYCH PODMIOTÓW BRANŻY
Assessment of the future employees of the tourism sector in the perspectives of the selected industry entities

Author(s): Aleksandra Grobelna
Subject(s): Business Economy / Management, Tourism, Human Resources in Economy
Published by: Społeczna Akademia Nauk
Keywords: tourism sector; employees; tourism and hospitality students; practical work experience

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the vocational potential of students specializing in tourism and hospitality, as the future employees of the tourism sector. The assessment was made by the entities of tourist industry (where students’ practical working experience was realized) and focused on the individual characteristics of students, their skills and abilities crucial for employment in tourism and hospitality industry. The results of the study cannot be generalized, however they indicated on a very positive assessment of the tourism and hospitality undergraduates in practitioners’ perception. Discussion and directions for future research were also delivered.

  • Issue Year: 16/2015
  • Issue No: 4.2
  • Page Range: 147-160
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish