Keywords
recreation
personnel for the industry
assessing the personnel needs
methodological approaches
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Abstract
In the context of developing the tourism and recreation sector, which is driven by changes in the socio-economic environment and the transformation of the tourism industry, there is an increasing need for new methodological approaches to assessing the demand for tourism and recreation professionals. The research purpose is to systematize and justify a modern set of methodological approaches to assessing the demand for tourism and recreation professionals, which will ensure that the training of specialists meets the real industry needs. The article explores current methodological approaches to assessing the demand for tourism and recreation professionals, as a rapidly developing sector of the economy that has a high demand for qualified specialists. The paper analyzes key methodological approaches, including the followings: systemic and competence-based approaches; balance and statistical methods; expert assessments; economic and mathematical modeling; project-oriented approach and sociological methods; digital and Big Data technologies; ESG audit of human resources. For each method, the paper reveals the essence, implementation tools, advantages, limitations, and scope of application in the context of tourism and recreation. Special attention is paid to the combination of quantitative and qualitative methods, as well as the consideration of the tourism industry specifics. The research results have theoretical and practical significance for scientists working on training for the tourism industry, government agencies responsible for tourism and education (when planning budget allocations and development programs), educational institutions (when updating curricula and continuing education programs), and tourism and recreation enterprises (when strategically planning HR policies).
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