Gdańsk, Poland

Tourism and Hospitality

Turystyka i hotelarstwo

Bachelor's
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Tourism and Hospitality at AWFiS w Gdańsku

Language: PolishStudies in Polish
Subject area: physical education, tourism, services
Kind of studies: full-time studies
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Why study Tourism and Hospitality at AWFiS Gdańsk?

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A Hub for Practical Tourism Education

The Tourism and Hospitality program at the Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport offers a unique learning experience due to its practical profile and strategic location. Situated in the heart of the Tri-city agglomeration, a major Polish tourism and academic center, the university provides students with an ideal environment to immerse themselves in the industry.

Developing Universal Professional Skills

This course is designed for individuals seeking a career in a dynamic environment, equipping them with comprehensive social and academic skills. The curriculum aims to provide universal competencies that allow for professional implementation in various sectors of the tourism and hospitality market, preparing graduates for diverse challenges and specialized business activities.

Emphasis on Hands-On Experience

A significant focus of the program is on practical learning. The curriculum includes a substantial number of classes held directly within tourist institutions and hotel facilities. This hands-on approach ensures that students gain direct exposure to the professional world, translating theoretical knowledge into tangible skills and real-world understanding.

Mastering Modern Industry Tools

Students are trained to effectively use modern technologies essential for the contemporary market. The program covers the promotion and sale of hotel and tourist services through digital platforms, ensuring graduates are adept at leveraging the latest tools to meet industry standards and drive business success in a competitive environment.

Expert-Led Learning Environment

The course is delivered by a highly qualified teaching staff with extensive experience in the tourism and hospitality sectors. Their expertise guarantees a high level of education, providing students with valuable insights and mentorship. This guidance is crucial for developing a deep understanding of the industry's complexities and best practices.

Fostering Strong Communication Abilities

Great importance is placed on cultivating key soft skills. The program helps students master interpersonal communication and teamwork, which are fundamental to providing excellent customer service and managing operations effectively. These competencies are vital for building a successful career in a client-focused industry.

Preparing for Entrepreneurial Ventures

Beyond preparing students for employment, the program also instills an entrepreneurial mindset. Graduates acquire the necessary knowledge to manage their own business activities within the tourism and hotel sector. This empowers them to not only seek jobs but also to create new opportunities and ventures within the industry.

Diverse Career Pathways

Upon completion, graduates are well-prepared to pursue a wide range of career opportunities. They can find employment in travel agencies, tourist associations, and various hotel facilities, including wellness and spa centers. The practical skills and comprehensive knowledge gained open doors to numerous professional roles in this global industry.

Test: Is Tourism and Hospitality the right fit for you?

Tourism and Hospitality test

Answer all questions and check if Tourism and Hospitality is the right field of study for you!

1. Do you enjoy interacting with people from different cultures and backgrounds?

2. How interested are you in exploring new destinations and learning about global tourism trends?

3. Are you good at organising events, trips, or group activities?

4. Do you see yourself thriving in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment?

5. How appealing do you find the idea of working in hotels, resorts, or travel agencies?

6. Do you like helping others feel welcome and comfortable?

7. Are you curious about gastronomy, local traditions, and cultural heritage?

8. How comfortable are you with speaking foreign languages or learning new ones?

9. Do you see value in promoting sustainable and eco-friendly tourism?

10. What motivates you most about a career in Tourism and Hospitality?

Definitions and quotes

Hospitality
Hospitality refers to the relationship between a guest and a host, wherein the host receives the guest with goodwill, including the reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers. Louis, chevalier de Jaucourt describes hospitality in the Encyclopédie as the virtue of a great soul that cares for the whole universe through the ties of humanity.
Tourism
Tourism is travel for pleasure or business; also the theory and practice of touring, the business of attracting, accommodating, and entertaining tourists, and the business of operating tours. Tourism may be international, or within the traveller's country. The World Tourism Organization defines tourism more generally, in terms which go "beyond the common perception of tourism as being limited to holiday activity only", as people "traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes".
Tourism
I sat on a toilet watching the water run thinking what an odd thing tourism is. You fly off to a strange land, eagerly abandoning all the comforts of home and then expend vast quantities of time and money in a largely futile effort to recapture the comforts you wouldn’t have lost if you hadn’t left home in the first place.
Bill Bryson in: Neither Here Nor There, Doubleday Canada, 25 September 2012, p. 204
Hospitality
And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment, than for that city.
Jesus, Matthew 10:14-15 (KJV).
Tourism
Contribution to World Heritage objectives, Tourism development and visitor activities associated with World Heritage properties must contribute to and must not damage the protection, conservation, presentation and transmission of their heritage values. Tourism should also generate sustainable socio-economic development and equitably contribute tangible as well as intangible benefits to local and regional communities in ways that are consistent with the conservation of the properties.
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