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Effectiveness of education processes in tourism and hospitality in the Republic of Croatia

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  • Luka Perman

    (Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Opatija, University of Rijeka, Croatia)

  • Krešimir Mikinac

    (Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Opatija, University of Rijeka, Croatia)

Abstract

Purpose – This paper seeks to explain problem of education and training of personnel in the hospitality and tourism sector, which takes a special place and special attention among jobs in the tourism, hotel and hospitality industry. The overall quality within the hospitality and tourism sector depends exactly on education and training, i.e. the overall level of education of employed staff. Design – An overview of studies and education programs supporting tourism and hospitality in the Republic of Croatia – the identification for the need of better educational system, evaluation and overview of educational programs and importance for tourism and hospitality. Methodology – Data was collected from tourists, statistical reports and analyses of variance used to identify problems in tourism and hospitality sector. Findings – The paper finds that there are only few programs which can influence on education level and career patterns of employed staff in tourism and hospitality sector. Also, service quality is one of the most important elements in tourism product, so major focus must be on service and performance, and education and training of staff create a new value-added product or service. Originality – The analysis of educational programs with its importance would be of interest to researches and educators, industry practitioners and other stakeholders in the tourism and hospitality sector.

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  • Luka Perman & Krešimir Mikinac, 2014. "Effectiveness of education processes in tourism and hospitality in the Republic of Croatia," Tourism and Hospitality Industry confpap05, University of Rijeka, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management.
    • Handle: RePEc:tho:iscthi:confpap05
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    1. Kostic Bobanovic, Moira & Grzinic, Jasmina, 2019. "Teaching Tourism Students With Cultural Intelligence," UTMS Journal of Economics, University of Tourism and Management, Skopje, Macedonia, vol. 10(1), pages 85-95.
    2. Ivanovic, Slobodan & Perman, Luka & Grlj, Ivana, 2015. "Impact Of Technological Development On Business Efficiency In The Food And Beverage Department," UTMS Journal of Economics, University of Tourism and Management, Skopje, Macedonia, vol. 6(2), pages 321-330.

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    Keywords

    education; tourism; hospitality; personnel; staff;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • L83 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Sports; Gambling; Restaurants; Recreation; Tourism

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