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January 13, 2026

PANTOUR represented training needs in tourism during EU webinar: upskilling and reskilling for the digital and sustainable transition

During the final weeks of 2025, PANTOUR played a key role in an EU-organised webinar on education and training opportunities for the twin transition in tourism. The event, co-hosted by the Skills, Resilience and Inclusion subgroup of the Commission expert group Together for EU Tourism (T4T), took place on 15 December 2025 and aimed to raise awareness of the skills needed for a sustainable and digital transformation of the tourism ecosystem.

December 16, 2025

PANTOUR International Conference 2026 in Brussels

On 24 February 2026 the Pact for Next Tourism Generation Skills (PANTOUR) consortium will organise the second international conference in Brussels. The international conference will be an opportunity to take stock of recent project deliverables, outputs and insights of skills development in tourism in Europe and to exchange on priorities and next steps in light of Europe’s digital and sustainable twin transition and skills initiatives. The event will take place at the Rue du Marché aux Herbes 61, in Bruxelles in collaboration with ETOA.

More information will be available shortly.

December 15, 2025

EDI as a key factor for building the future of tourism: Takeaways from the national Pantour Conference in Portugal

On 16 October 2025, the Porto School of Hospitality and Tourism hosted the National PANTOUR Conference 2025, an event that brought together professionals, educators, policymakers and students to explore one of the most transformative priorities for the sector’s future: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). Guided by the theme “Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Tourism Sector” the conference created a dynamic forum for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collective action. Participants reflected on the role of EDI in strengthening the resilience, innovation capacity and social responsibility of tourism and hospitality organizations. The highlight of the event was the presentation of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) Handbook of Best Practices, developed within the European project PANTOUR – Pact for Next Tourism Generation Skills. This handbook offers practical tools, a structured change-management methodology, and 31 real case studies from European tourism and hospitality organizations, providing SMEs with a concrete, implementable roadmap for strengthening inclusion in their workforce and operations.

November 27, 2025

PANTOUR hosts its first international conference in London: Shaping the future of skills in European tourism

PANTOUR’s inaugural International Conference in London marked an exciting milestone in the project’s final year, bringing together leading experts, educators, and industry voices to explore how the tourism workforce is evolving in a rapidly changing world. Held in collaboration with ETOA (European Tourism Association) and aligned with their Global European Marketplace event, the conference delivered a dynamic programme filled with insights, dialogue, and shared commitment to strengthening skills development across Europe.

October 3, 2025

GEM 2025 to Host First PANTOUR International Conference: “Keeping Tourism Competitive”

The future of European tourism takes centre stage this autumn as GEM 2025 proudly hosts the first PANTOUR International Conference in collaboration with ETOA, a flagship event dedicated to equipping tourism professionals with the insights, skills, and strategies needed to stay competitive in a rapidly changing landscape.

Held on Monday, 3 November 2025, this landmark gathering will bring together industry leaders, educators, policymakers, and innovators from across Europe to address the most pressing issues shaping the future of tourism, from artificial intelligence and digital skills to sustainability and the evolving world of work.

October 1, 2025

Educating the Future: New Skills for New Experiences in Tourism

At the national event TOURISM-EXPO “Destination Varna” (26–27 September 2025), the Zangador Research Institute (ZRI) participated as a co-organiser with two panel sessions, addressing some of the most pressing issues for the future of the tourism sector. One of these was the inspiring discussion “Educating the Future: New Skills for New Experiences in Tourism,” which brought together business leaders, educators, and researchers to reflect on the future of skills in the industry, a field that is simultaneously people-driven and technology-enabled.

September 18, 2025

Best Practice De Pleats – Local Inclusion in Friesland, The Netherlands

De Pleats is a family restaurant that has been in business for 27 years. It offers a range of services through a multifunctional space providing coffee, food, and catering services for meetings, weddings, and parties. The restaurant is described as the ‘house room of the local community,’ indicating its central role in the town’s social life. The organisation employs 50 people, equivalent to 25 full-time positions and the rest of the staff working part-time.

September 17, 2025

Portugália Restauração Group best practice from Portugal on EDI

Founded in 1925, Portugália Restauração Group is one of Portugal’s largest and oldest restaurant groups, featuring seven distinct brands, including Portugália Cervejaria, Cervejaria Trindade, La Brasserie de L’Entrecôte and, Segundo Muelle. Alongside its diverse dining options, the Group also specialises in catering for events, from corporate functions and team-building activities to personal celebrations like weddings and birthday parties.

September 16, 2025

Tourism Education SIG Meeting – Connecting education to new skills and occupations

The transformation of tourism demands new skills and innovative occupational profiles. Within the PANTOUR project, 11 emerging job profiles have been developed to ensure the sector is ready for the digital and green transition. These profiles are designed to guide education and training providers, employers, and policymakers in preparing tourism professionals for the future.