SPARK, in collaboration with EYouth and Google.org, has launched the Maharat for Tourism E-Learning Hub in Egypt. This initiative offers free training in digital skills, business management, and customer service for tourism professionals. The event, attended by over 100 stakeholders, underscores the Ministry of Tourism’s commitment to modernizing workforce training and industry sustainability.
In partnership with EYouth and backed by Google.org, SPARK has inaugurated the Maharat for Tourism E-Learning Hub in Egypt. This platform aims to equip tourism professionals with essential digital skills, business management, and customer service training, all provided at no cost. The initiative is designed to enhance Egypt’s economic resilience while fostering job creation in the tourism sector.
The launch event, hosted at Cairo’s Triumph Plaza Hotel, drew over 100 attendees, including business leaders, digital learning experts, and officials from Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism. The Ministry acknowledges its critical role in advancing workforce training that supports sustainable industry growth.
Dina Almasaeid, SPARK’s Regional Programme Director, expressed pride in the launch, stating that the hub will enable thousands to acquire vital skills for success in the tourism industry. She emphasized the collaborative commitment from the Ministry of Tourism to promote talent development and foster innovation in the sector.
The launch of the Maharat for Tourism E-Learning Hub marks a significant step towards enhancing the skill sets of tourism professionals in Egypt. With the backing of influential stakeholders and a strong focus on economic resilience, this initiative aims to empower individuals in a vital industry, ultimately contributing to the sustainability and growth of Egypt’s tourism sector.
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