TOURISM EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN GREECE: A CRITICAL ASSESS OF THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR IN THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR HOSPITALITY AND/OR TOURISM

Abstract

In the present paper the provision of hospitality and tourism management education and training in Greece is assessed. There is an extended record o f the educational establishments that provides hospitality management courses and their evaluation as well. The aspect o f the supervised work experience, the provision of foreign languages courses and the distance learning programs are also examined and mentioned. The Greek educational system and the role of the public and private sector are evaluated additionally. Furthermore, there is made an appraisal of the future trends that potentially will influence the hospitality and tourism management education and training in Greece.