Evaluation of quality in the academic process of Greek higher tourism education summary
Part of : Αρχείον οικονομικής ιστορίας ; Vol.XIX, No.2, 2007, pages 199-219
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In order to reinforce the competitiveness of the tourism branch, it is estimated that tourism education can play an essential role. The present publication aims at detecting and indicating the reasons which necessitate the redefinition of the image, as well as the role that H.T.E. Departments are required to play, so as to converge in the fulfillment of the goal, which is to upgrade and reform the syllabus through evaluation-accreditation of the quality of the academic procedures. To broaden the mind through wide knowledge and development of compositional ability. To educate in accordance with the pre-required techniques of specialization in tourism management and in other areas which involve not only a global humanistic tradition, but also the specific cultural identity of each country. To reinforce the transparency of educational systems and their comparability on an international level. To propagate the best applications. To develop common policies and programs. Modern times are characterized by innovations in knowledge, specialization and rapid technological development, which form a competitive environment where the quality of tourism education is a fundamental requirement towards utilizing and generating of human resources, necessary now and in the future. This requires intensified effort along with improvement of the performance of all involved, so as to meet the demands of our times and the challenges of globalization.
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Higher Tourism Education, evaluation, quality, accreditation
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JEL classification: I2, H52
