WORKSHOP REPORT ENHANCING ACADEMIA-INDUSTRY LINKAGE IN TOURISM

January 09, 2023      Category: Latest News

Realizing the contribution to the economy and global importance, the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) has declared tourism as one of the thrust sectors. To supply skilled human resources in the tourism sector for fulfilling the on-growing demand, the National University, Bangladesh (NU) initiated various types of academic programs in Tourism and Hospitality Management. Recently, NU has arranged a workshop titled ‘Enhancing Academia-Industry Linkage in Tourism’ to identify the scenario of the job market in tourism and analyze the current employability status of the students of NU. The aims of this workshop are, to create a bonding between the academia-industry, understand the latest developments and future trends of local and global tourism, and review the existing curriculum of NU for necessary modification. The Principals and selected teachers from 10 affiliated institutions of Tourism and Hospitality Management education attended the workshop. Nine presentations were placed in this workshop by distinguished resource persons from academia, industry, and government sides. The presentations by resource persons, interactive discussions between the participants and presenters, and panel discussions pictured the actual scenario of the job market in the tourism sector of the country. Finally, recommendations and action plans have been suggested for NU to increase the employability of the graduates and modify the curriculum. Press Released