Quality Masterclasses as Education Trends in Hospitality and Tourism

The purpose of the article is to analyse the impact of education trends on the formation of practical skills among future experts in hospitality and tourism. The hospitality and tourism sector is one of the most critical components of the modern economy, which is constantly changing and developing in the process of global integration. One of the conditions for the successful development of the industry is the involvement of trends in education, and high-quality staff training, which should be a particular priority in the context of the anti-crisis strategy for developing the hospitality and tourism sector. The research methodology is based on the dialectical method of studying problems and a systematic approach to solving tasks. The authors have applied general scientific and special methods of analysis, synthesis and comparison of statistical and scientific sources for studying the impact of educational trends on the transformation of education for hospitality and tourism and the formation of a system of competitive training for future specialists. Scientific novelty. The concepts of “education trends” and “quality masterclasses” are defined and introduced into scientific circulation; a classification of professional master classes is developed. Conclusions. The main education trends, problems and prospects of education development for Ukraine’s hospitality and tourism sector are analysed. The main directions for further development of professional education are identified. There is a need to strengthen the practical component of training, adjust curricula, focusing on modern educational trends. The concept of “education trends” and “quality masterclasses” has been introduced into scientific circulation. The classification of quality masterclasses is presented. The expediency of using international experience and attracting foreign universities to cooperate in exchanging expertise and training students abroad is justified. Recommendations on using innovative education trend technology in education have been developed.