Seychelles nears completion of Human Resource Development Strategy for the Tourism Sector
Stakeholders within the Seychelles tourism sector recently convened for a pivotal session to explore insights provided by UN Tourism expert Lisa Gordon-Davis. This marked her second mission in Seychelles, focusing on crafting a roadmap for human resource development within the local tourism sector.
Initiating in October 2023, Ms. Gordon-Davis embarked on a fact-finding mission and engaged in a series of field meetings with Seychelles industry stakeholders, yielding a productive exchange of ideas. Collaborating extensively with various stakeholders, she refined the strategy and collected valuable input before the final presentation.
The presentation of the finalised findings took place at the Eden Bleu Hotel on Mahé on Monday, April 22nd, 2024. Attendees included Mrs. Sherin Francis, Principal Secretary for Tourism, along with participants from the Tourism department and other industry partners.
Key recommendations included:
Policy and Regulatory Framework: Addressing workforce requirements, local workforce potential, policies on employing foreign workers, and industry competitiveness.
Training: Addressing training and skill enhancement needs, training for trainers, and integrating tourism into the education curriculum.
Source: VoyagesAfriq