The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of digitalization on tourism education and how it enhances workforce competencies for the digital age. A quantitative methodology was employed, utilizing an online survey distributed to 62 respondents, including students, teachers, and professionals in tourism, to gather insights on digital skills and educational adaptations in the sector. The findings reveal that digitalization has significantly transformed tourism education, with respondents emphasizing the importance of digital tools, AI, and personalized services. The originality of this study lies in its exploration of emerging digital competencies required in the tourism workforce and its contribution to understanding how educational institutions can adapt to the evolving digital demands. It highlights the need for continuous skill development, digital literacy, and the integration of advanced technologies in tourism education to ensure competitiveness in the modern industry.
The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of digitalization on tourism education and how it enhances workforce competencies for the digital age. A quantitative methodology was employed, utilizing an online survey distributed to 62 respondents, including students, teachers, and professionals in tourism, to gather insights on digital skills and educational adaptations in the sector. The findings reveal that digitalization has significantly transformed tourism education, with respondents emphasizing the importance of digital tools, AI, and personalized services. The originality of this study lies in its exploration of emerging digital competencies required in the tourism workforce and its contribution to understanding how educational institutions can adapt to the evolving digital demands. It highlights the need for continuous skill development, digital literacy, and the integration of advanced technologies in tourism education to ensure competitiveness in the modern industry.
Ushbu tadqiqotning maqsadi raqamlashtirishning turizm ta’limiga ta’sirini va uning raqamli davr uchun ishchi kuchi kompetentsiyalarini qanday yaxshilashini o‘rganishdan iborat. Tadqiqotda miqdoriy metodologiya qo‘llanilgan bo‘lib, 62 nafar respondentlar – talabalar, o‘qituvchilar va turizm sohasidagi mutaxassislar orasida onlayn so‘rovnoma orqali ma’lumotlar yig‘ildi. Tadqiqotda respondentlar raqamli ko‘nikmalar va sohada ta’lim moslashuvlari haqida fikr bildirdilar. Natijalar shuni ko‘rsatdiki, raqamlashtirish turizm ta’limini sezilarli darajada o‘zgartirgan bo‘lib, respondentlar raqamli vositalar, sun’iy intellekt va shaxsiylashtirilgan xizmatlarning ahamiyatini ta’kidladilar. Ushbu tadqiqotning o‘ziga xosligi shundaki, u turizm sohasida zarur bo‘lgan yangi raqamli kompetentsiyalarni o‘rganadi va ta’lim muassasalarining raqamli talablar o‘zgarishiga qanday moslashishini tushunishga hissa qo‘shadi. Tadqiqot zamonaviy sanoatda raqobatbardoshlikni ta’minlash uchun uzluksiz ko‘nikmalarni rivojlantirish, raqamli savodxonlik va ilg‘or texnologiyalarni turizm ta’limiga integratsiya qilish zaruratini ta’kidlaydi.
Цель данного исследования – изучить влияние цифровизации на туристическое образование и то, как она способствует повышению компетенций рабочей силы для цифровой эпохи. В исследовании использовалась количественная методология, включающая онлайн-опрос, проведенный среди 62 респондентов, включая студентов, преподавателей и профессионалов в области туризма, с целью сбора информации о цифровых навыках и адаптации образовательных процессов в секторе. Результаты показывают, что цифровизация значительно трансформировала туристическое образование, а респонденты подчеркнули важность цифровых инструментов, искусственного интеллекта и персонализированных услуг. Уникальность данного исследования заключается в изучении новых цифровых компетенций, необходимых рабочей силе в туристической отрасли, а также в его вкладе в понимание того, как образовательные учреждения могут адаптироваться к меняющимся цифровым требованиям. Исследование подчеркивает необходимость непрерывного развития навыков, цифровой грамотности и интеграции передовых технологий в туристическое образование для обеспечения конкурентоспособности в современной индустрии.
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