A regular meeting of the Business Council in the Tourism Sector was held
The second meeting of the Business Council in the Tourism sector took place on 19.05.2023. in the town of Limenas on the island of Thassos. The meeting was attended by 16 representatives of the tourism sector and was organized by the association "Development of culture tourism environment" - DE. CU.T.E. under the project "Business Council - BC 6275" financed by INTERREG V/A GREECE-BULGARIA 2014-2020 program, Subsidy contract №B6.3a.18/13.04.2021.
The purpose of the meeting was to explore the possibilities of cooperation between businesses in Greece and Bulgaria to improve the training of personnel in the tourism sector. Participants engaged in discussions on how businesses in Greece and Bulgaria can cooperate to improve staff training in the tourism sector. Ideas include joint training programmes, exchange visits and sharing of best practices.
The meeting focused on identifying specific projects that could benefit from cross-border cooperation. Participants discussed potential projects in areas such as hospitality management, customer service training and cultural exchange programs. Strategies for effective staff training were discussed, including the use of modern training methods, online platforms and partnerships with educational institutions. Emphasis was placed on the importance of regional cooperation in the tourism sector. Participants discussed the potential benefits of forming regional networks and alliances to promote tourism and share resources.
The meeting ended with the commitment of the participants to explore additional opportunities for cooperation between businesses in Greece and Bulgaria. Action points were identified, including the creation of a working group to develop collaborative learning initiatives and coordinate future meetings and workshops.
