Problems and prospects of training specialists in the field of tourism and hospitality in the context of the introduction of a new educational model in the Russian Federation

Introduction. In the context of intensive development of domestic tourism, as well as the introduction of a new educational model in the Russian Federation, it is relevant to consider the problem and prospects of training specialists in the field of tourism and hospitality. The problem of the research has been formulated, due to the discrepancy between the staffing and the declared development of national tourism projects.

The materials and methods. The materials from the curricula of universities and colleges, as well as federal target programshave been used in the research. The following methods have been used: analysis and generalization of data from literary and Internet sources, content analysis, description and comparison.

The research results. It has been revealed that the tourism and hospitality industry is experiencing a significant personnel shortage. Taking into account the introduction of a new educational model in the Russian Federation, it is necessary to ensure closer integration of higher and secondary vocational education in the field of tourism and hospitality.

Discussion and conclusion. Modern problems and prospects for training specialists in the field of tourism and hospitality are currently due to the intensive development of national industry projects and the introduction of a new educational model in the Russian Federation. The process of training specialists in the field of tourism and hospitality in the context of the implementation of a new educational model in the Russian Federation must necessarily take into account the close integration of higher and secondary vocational education, as well as interaction with employers and their associations.

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