Partnership with UNWTO Bella Vista Institute

We’re delighted to sign a partnership agreement with the UNWTO’s Bella Vista Institute in Switzerland to support education and skills for people considering a career in travel and tourism, specifically the cruise industry. The scheme includes maritime disciplines, a wide range of onboard roles from hospitality to retail and entertainment, as well as medical care.

Photo left to right:
Kelly Craighead, President & CEO, CLIA
Marie-Caroline Laurent, Director General, CLIA Europe
Alessandra Priante, Director, UNWTO
Ruiz Zhou, Chair, Bella Vista Institute of Higher Education, Switzerland
David Hailstones, Vice President, Bella Vista Institute of Higher Education, Switzerland

The partnership agreement was recognised as:

A good example for sustainable, digital and resilient solution for new skills.

Istvan Ujhelyi MEP

Initiatives such as this are important to help secure a future pipeline of potential employees with relevant skills for the tourist industry. 

Skills development is very important to our industry, and we are very pleased to announce this new partnership that will support training for people considering a career in travel and tourism

Marie-Caroline Laurent, Director General, CLIA Europe