THE UNWTO Conference on Talent Development and Education in Tourism

The UNWTO Conference on Talent Development and Education in Tourism, organized in collaboration with the University of Deusto, will take place on 1-2 December 2015 in Bilbao, Spain.

Registration

To register for the UNWTO Knowledge Network Meeting - Europe Chapter,  please follow this link.

To register for the UNWTO Conference on Talent Development and Education in Tourism,  please follow this link.

Part I: UNWTO Knowledge Network Meeting – Europe Chapter

UNWTO Knowledge Network meeting, Europe Chapter is to exchange ideas on the future work plan of the Network, with a special focus on the European tourism studies and research, and its strategic direction for the way-forward. It will also facilitate the linkages between the Knowledge Network and UNWTO research priorities and to share opinions to narrow the gap between research supply and demand.

It aims to enhance the value of being part of an active network of knowledge by creating tangible opportunities to build relationships within the Knowledge Network community as well as the UNWTO Member States and the Affiliate Members.

Part II: UNWTO Conference on Talent Development and Education in Tourism

The UNWTO Conference is a unique platform to build and strengthen strategic knowledge management and the application of competitive and sustainable tourism development theory in core areas. The Conference aims to foster dialogue and share “good practices” in innovative tourism education and research which enhance tourism practices both in public and private sectors and contribute to the human resource development nurturing future leaders in tourism.

Outline

Please note a more detailed version for the program will be available soon.

Day 1:

09.00 - 20.00                                        Registration

15.00 – 18.00                                       UNWTO Knowledge Network Meeting

18.30                                                    Welcome reception / Networking

20.30                                                    Gala Dinner

Day 2

08.00 - 09.30                                        Registration at Forum venue

09.30 - 10.00                                        Opening Ceremony

10:00 – 11:30                                         Keynote Session: Talent Development and Education in Tourism

11.30 - 11.45                                          Refreshing break and network

11.45 – 13.00                                       Session I: Lifelong Education in Tourism

13.00 – 14.30                                       Lunch

14.30 – 16.15                                       Session II: Talent Development and Higher Education in Tourism

16:15 – 17:45                                       Session III: Talent Development in Tourism

17:45 – 17:55                                       Closing Remarks

Contact details

UNWTO Knowledge Network: innova@unwto.org