There are 49 specialties and professions that are considered to be of priority importance for enhancing the quality and competitiveness of Greek tourism and must be the national vocational training priorities, according to a study conducted by the Institute of SETE-INSETE. The study, titled: “The needs of vocational training (reskilling/upskilling ) of human resources in tourism” was prepared by Deloitte on behalf of the Institute of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (INSETE).
The specialties identified as important were matched with 99 fields of critical knowledge and skills with the aim of shaping the appropriate educational content that training programs in the tourism sector are required to have.
This coherent framework with the needs of training and upskilling is based on the current and future needs of the market and should be a key point of reference for the creation of programs aimed at the continuous development of human resources in the tourism sector. The significance of human resources is decisive especially when international measurements confirm Greece’s high ranking in the field of hospitality and high performance in friendliness and service to visitors.
These 49 specialties and professions are as follows:
Travel Agency Professional, Tour Guide, Specialist Travel Consultant for Emerging Markets, Specialist Travel Consultant, Hospitality Operations General Manager, Hospitality Public Relations Officer, Hotel Receptionist, Hotel Reservations Officer, Experience Creation Manager, Pricing Policy Manager, Sales & Marketing Specialist , Maid , Cleaners & helpers, Technical Support & Maintenance, Head of IT Department, Butler, Head of F&B Department, Meter, Waiter, Class A’, B’, C’ Cook, Kitchen Assistants, Winemaker, Pastry Chef, Laundry, Barista, Bartender, Yacht Clerk, Cruise Ship Clerk, Cultural/Religious Site Guide, Museum Promotion/Advertising Specialist,Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage Tour Specialist, City Guide, Event Organizer, Outdoor Activities/Agritourism Experiences Manager, Wine Tasting Specialist, Spa / Sea Therapy Specialist, Wellness Health Center Manager, Sports / Wellness Activities Manager, Chiropractor, digital marketing, Sustainable Tourism Business Manager, Sustainable Destination Management Professional, Sign Language Interpreter, Accessible Tourism Manager, Luxury Property Sales/Rental Specialist, Social Media Influencer and Follower, Travel Editor, Travel Photographer, Entertainment Manager.Event Organizer, Outdoor Activities/Agritourism Experiences Manager, Wine Tasting Specialist, Spa / Thalassotherapy Specialist, Wellness Health Center Manager, Sports / Wellness Activities Manager, Chiropractor, Digital Marketing Manager, Tourism Business Sustainability Manager, Professional sustainable destination management, Sign Language Interpreter, Accessible Tourism Manager, Luxury Property Sales/Rental Specialist, Social Media Influencer, Travel Editor, Travel Photographer, Entertainment Manager.Event Organizer, Outdoor Activities/Agritourism Experiences Manager, Wine Tasting Specialist, Spa / Thalassotherapy Specialist, Wellness Health Center Manager, Sports / Wellness Activities Manager, Chiropractor, Digital Marketing Manager, Tourism Business Sustainability Manager, Professional sustainable destination management, Sign Language Interpreter, Accessible Tourism Manager, Luxury Property Sales/Rental Specialist, Social Media Influencer, Travel Editor, Travel Photographer, Entertainment Manager.Wellness Health Center Manager, Sports / Wellness Manager, Chiropractor, Digital Marketing Manager, Sustainable Tourism Business Manager, Sustainable Destination Management Professional, Sign Language Interpreter, Accessible Tourism Manager, Luxury Property Sales/Rental Specialist, Professional with a large social media influence and following, Travel Editor, Travel Photographer, Entertainment Manager.Wellness Health Center Manager, Sports / Wellness Manager, Chiropractor, Digital Marketing Manager, Sustainable Tourism Business Manager, Sustainable Destination Management Professional, Sign Language Interpreter, Accessible Tourism Manager, Luxury Property Sales/Rental Specialist, Professional with a large social media influence and following, Travel Editor, Travel Photographer, Entertainment Manager.Accessible Tourism Manager, Luxury Property Sales/Rental Specialist, Social Media Influencer, Travel Editor, Travel Photographer, Entertainment Manager.Accessible Tourism Manager, Luxury Property Sales/Rental Specialist, Social Media Influencer, Travel Editor, Travel Photographer, Entertainment Manager.
