Translation of "tourisme universitaire " (French → English) :

The EESC sees a need for the education provided for this industry not only to be recognised across the EU but also to be of a high level to truly build professionals in the industry, in line with European Commission and Cedefop guidelines, with particular emphasis on learning outcomes and accreditation, as well as upgrading of tourism studies at university level where feasible.

highlights the importance of the creative and cultural economy in many regions of the North Sea-Channel area and is convinced that this economic sector will assume increasing importance for growth and employment in this area, notably by cultural and academic exchange programmes and the link between culture and sustainable tourism across the area;

11. Recalls the need to work with all types of partnership such as that with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP) to promote employment, training and occupational skills in tourism in order to offer genuine career prospects to professional operators, reduce the adverse effects of the instability of the seasonal workforce and guarantee a quality of services in tune with new trends and the increasing expectations of consumers; recalls likewise the desirability of strengthening the presence of the tourism sector in the development of European programmes for teacher and student mobility in the field of both vocational tra ...[+++]ining and university study, placing particular emphasis on supporting specific lifelong training programmes adapted to workers" circumstances;

11. Recalls the need to work with all types of partnership such as that with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP) to promote employment, training and occupational skills in tourism in order to offer genuine career prospects to professional operators, reduce the adverse effects of the instability of the seasonal workforce and guarantee a quality of services in tune with new trends and the increasing expectations of consumers; recalls likewise the desirability of strengthening the presence of the tourism sector in the development of European programmes for teacher and student mobility in the field of both vocational tra ...[+++]ining and university study, placing particular emphasis on supporting specific lifelong training programmes adapted to workers’ circumstances;

The tourism sector will be given considerable assistance, in particular for the creation of cultural itineraries (Sicilian baroque and archaeological sites), as well as scientific research and university and training facilities.

Farmers, forestry workers, municipal officials, scientists, tourism operators, academics and others have told the committee of their personal experiences with climate change and how they are addressing the resulting problems and opportunities.