Egypt | Tourism
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More and better skilled staff for the Egyptian tourism sector

This challenge is in phase: Sustainable Business

How might we improve the quality and quantity of skilled personnel for the Egyptian tourism sector?

The tourism industry is one of the major sectors of Egypt’s economy: In 2016, it contributed 7.2 % of GDP and 6.6 % of total employment, with a rising tendency. To meet the market needs, the tourism sector is required to double the number of its employees and improve their qualifications. There is an urgent need for more and modernised capacity-building measures in the Egyptian tourism sector.

Partners

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Understand

Vocational education and training is a high priority of the Egyptian government since the lack of qualified professionals is a big obstacle for the development of the Egyptian economy. Ministries and companies alike are willing to invest in demand-driven offers of education and training for young Egyptian workers.

Scroll down and downlad our insights report to learn more about the business opportunities in the field of vocational education and training in the Egyptian tourism sector.

Business Opportunities

  • Management training
  • On-the-job training
  • Pre-job training
  • Re-integration of staff
  • Job quality
  • Diversity & inclusion

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Ideate Solutions

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Participants
21
Companies
7
Ideas developed
4
Proven Business Models

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Incubate business

4 out of 4 venutes are currently entered this phase

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Sustainable Business

This venuture is operating:
360° Filming

360° Filming aims to create high quality advertising material to attract young women into blue collar jobs in the Egyptian hotel industry.

Hospitality Passport

Hospitality Passport is a vocational training programme focusing on disadvantaged youth and young women.

Careerisma

Careerisma is a mobile gateway to provide training as well as a platform to connect with peers, supervisors and managers.