TOURISM industry stakeholders were invited to a discussion with the University of the South Pacific in Nadi last week to find out how its newly opened Pacific Technical and Further Education Hospitality and Tourism Training Centre could structure programs that would benefit their employees.

While speaking at the opening of the talks, USP vice-chancellor and president Professor Rajesh Chandra said having open and frank discussions about their particular training needs would help the university develop training programs that were relevant to the industry.

“This partnership is important not only because we want to hear from you in terms of what you need and in terms of the relevance of our programs, but also what you need in particular so that our graduates are not just employees but you see them as people who make you successful,” he said.

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