Curriculum Development in Hospitality and Tourism Education: A Review of Literature

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Abstract

Rapid developments in the hospitality and tourism industry encourage educational institutions to continue to adjust the curriculum to be in line with the needs of the dynamic world of work. This study aims to comprehensively review various literatures that discuss strategies and approaches in curriculum development in the field of hospitality and tourism education. Using the literature review method, this study examines scientific publications from various reliable sources published in the last ten years. The focus of the study includes curriculum design principles, integration of 21st century skills, the role of digital technology, and collaboration between educational institutions and industry. The results show that effective curricullum in this field are generally competency-based, contextualized and flexible to changes in the job market. Close collaboration with the industrial sector is considered very important to ensure the relevance of learning and work readiness of graduates. However, a number of challenges remain, such as limited resources, differences in standards between countries, and gaps between classroom theory and field practice. This study provides a comprehensive overview of the direction of curriculum development in hospitality and tourism and offers recommendations for improving the relevance and quality of education in the future.