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Van der Valk innovates employee training and development

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01 November 2024

Van der Valk innovates employee training and development

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Van der Valk has innovatively revamped employee training with cross-training and a new e-learning platform to enhance engagement and address staffing needs.

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Next Tourism Generation

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Albania

Armenia

Austria

Belgium

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

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Denmark

Estonia

EU-27

Finland

France

Georgia

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Latvia

Liechtenstein

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Poland

Portugal

Romania

Serbia

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Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Türkiye

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Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

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SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

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    • Cultural tourism

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    • Equal and fair tourism jobs

    • Improving formal education

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  • Business activities

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

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The PANTOUR article describes Van der Valk, a hotel chain in the Netherlands, which has implemented an innovative approach to employee training and development. They focus on cross-training staff to work in various roles, which helps maintain engagement and address staffing shortages during fluctuating demand. The company also introduced a new e-learning platform to modernize training, making it accessible on mobile devices and tailored to specific departmental needs. This initiative not only supports career growth but also aligns with sustainable practices and digital transformation trends.

#Innovation in tourism #Pact for Skills #Digital nomadism #Sustainable tourism

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