Strengthening Tourism Vocational Training Institutions (Regional)
Details
| Project | TBD |
|---|---|
| Related Projects | - |
| Type | Loan |
| Sector | Industry and Trade |
| Country | Regional |
| Start | 2016 |
| End | - |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Last Edited | 05 Jul 2021 |
Funding
Project Description
The project is establishing vocational training institutions, strengthening teaching capacity, and developing curriculum and training materials that harmonize with ASEAN and PRC standards. It is also promoting exchanges and cooperation among GMS tourism schools and university programs to promote better tourism management and hospitality services. SUBPROJECT: Skills Develop- ment in the Tourism and Hospitality Sector in Lao PDR-Skills for Tourism. The subproject supports improvement in tourism/hospitality vocational education and training through enhanced quality, increased scale of provision, financing, and good governance. A particular emphasis of the project is to support people from disadvantaged backgrounds to acquire the skills need- ed to work directly or indirectly in the greater tourism economy. The overall objective is promotion of sustainable and inclusive growth of the Lao PDR tourism/ hospitality sector thereby contributing to poverty reduction.
Progress (as of March 2021)
Ongoing.Implementation of 5-year project began in September 2016. Project is generally on track. Disbursement is expected to be at approx. 11.25 million EUR by end of 2020 (75% disbursement against 81% time elapsed).
Contacts
| Contact 1 | |
| Contact Name | Tony Donovan Chief Technical Adviser |
|---|---|
| Organization | Skills for Tourism Project |
| tony.donovan@luxdev.lu | |
| Contact 2 | |
| Contact Name | - |
| Organization | - |
| - | |
News and Multimedia
Tourists shop for items at the sprawling street market in Bangkok's Banglamphu district. Centered around Khao San Road, this neighborhood attracts the largest number of foreign tourists in the capital.
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Locals enjoy the greenery and open space afforded by the Sanam Luang, a public square just opposite Bangkok's Grand Palace. The Thai Fine Arts Department has listed Sanam Luang as a historical site in 1977.
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An ehtnic minority woman demonstrates traditional weaving at a cultural expo in Bangkok. Thailand's ethnic makeup is heavily obscured due to the hefty pressure of Thaification, Thai nationalism, and social pressure.
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Tourists and local passengers are waiting for an approaching BTS skytrain.
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Khaokoh Talaypu Resort, an example of eco-tourism. It is is located in the Khao Kho district, Phetchabun, Thailand.
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Mrs.Sukamol Jitsamorn, owner of Amazone Organic Farm in Phetchabun, Thailand, presents her finished products.
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Ho Chi Minh Square is the park in front of the city hall with the statue of Ho Chi Minh as tourists destination.
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