Hospitality Industry Expectations of Entry-Level College Graduates: Attitude over Aptitude
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The dilemma facing higher education and industry in tourism and hospitality
Background Tourism and hospitality is a labour intensive industry. It is one of the four major pillars of the Hong Kong economy [1], and there is a huge demand for labour. However, Huyton [2] points out that hospitality and tourism graduates and students do not meet employers’ expectations because of poor preparation and ability. Resolving this issue requires coordination of curriculum settings...
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