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❇️ 6th International Conference – Tourism & Education Panel 3 | Private Sector Perspective: Employer needs, workforce challenges, WBL opportunities, education & standards for economy sustainable development. Panelists: Alexander Kvaratskhelia - General Manager, Marriott International in Georgia Elene Otarashvili - General Manager, Golden Tulip Design Tbilisi Deborah Sivertsen - General Manager, the Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace Ia Gedevanishvili - General Manager & Owner, Check-in Travel LLC Teona Nemsitsveridze - head of Standards committee GTA Moderator: Natalie Kvachantiradze –Chairperson of Georgian Tourism Association (GTA) and Jane (Rexworthy) Whitehart OBE, FInstLM Chartered FCIPD - #GIZ The third panel of the 6th International Conference – Tourism & Education brought together representatives of the private sector to discuss one of the most important drivers of sustainable economic development: a skilled, future-ready workforce. The discussion focused on: ✔️ Current employer needs and expectations ✔️ Workforce challenges in the tourism and hospitality sector ✔️ Expanding Work-Based Learning (WBL) opportunities ✔️ Strengthening cooperation between industry and education providers ✔️ Raising education quality and professional standards to meet market demands Panelists emphasized that stronger partnerships between businesses, educational institutions, and policymakers are essential for developing a competitive workforce and ensuring the long-term sustainability of Georgia's tourism and hospitality sector. A workforce equipped with the right skills, practical experience, and internationally aligned standards is the foundation of a resilient and innovative tourism industry. 🤝 Thank you to our distinguished panelists, moderator, and all participants for sharing valuable insights and contributing to this important dialogue. www.tourism-association.ge www.standardsintourism.ge #TourismAndEducation #TourismConference #TourismGeorgia #Hospitality #SkillsDevelopment #WorkBasedLearning #Education #PrivateSector #SustainableDevelopment #WorkforceDevelopment #TourismIndustry #Georgia