Sommet Education joins WEF to boost Global Hospitality advocacy

Sommet Education, global leader in hospitality, luxury and culinary arts education and training, today announced a strategic alliance with the World Economic Forum (WEF) designed to elevate global awareness, dialogue and knowledge exchange around one of the most pressing issues for the hospitality, travel, and tourism sector: the future ofits workforce.Hospitality and tourism contribute over 10% of global GDP and are projected to employ more than 460 million people by 2035. Atthe same time, the industry faces acute workforce challenges, with nearly half of its core skills expected to change by 2028 and significant shortages already forecast in leadership and management roles. Addressing these issues requires not only investment in education and training but also global dialogue among public and private stakeholders to create coordinated solutions and implement joint innovative approaches.

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Through this partnership, Sommet Education, with the World Economic Forum, will focus on:-Global Dialogue: Convening stakeholders from government, business, academia, and civil society to share expertise and shape a common agenda for the future of hospitality.-Research and Data Exchange: Producing joint reports and benchmarking studies on workforce trends, education models, and sustainability practices to provide actionable insights for policymakers and industry leaders.-