Assessing the Impact of Practical Training Infrastructure and Educational Programs on Technical Skill Development among Tourism and Hospitality Students in Egyptian Technological Universities

This study looks at how practical training facilities and educational programs help develop technical skills among Tourism and Hospitality students at technological universities in Egypt. In recent years, about ten technological universities across the country have started offering related programs. However, only two universities—Port Said East Technological University and Thebes Technological University in Luxor—have established a Faculty of Tourism and Travel Technology. The main goal of this research is to understand how practical training and curriculum affect the technical skills of students. Applying a quantitative approach, the study collected data through a structured questionnaire given to 175 students. It explores how hands-on training facilities, and the content of the educational programs influence students’ ability to develop technical skills. This study demonstrates that the effectiveness of educational programs plays a crucial role in enhancing the technical skills of tourism and hospitality students. Additionally, ICT applications and infrastructure significantly influence the quality and success of these educational programs. Together, these factors highlight the importance of well-structured programs supported by adequate technological resources in fostering skill development in this sector. These findings highlight the importance of having well-designed courses and hands-on training facilities to help students build important skills in digital literacy and operations within the tourism and hospitality industry. The study also suggests that integrating new technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and data analytics into the curriculum could better prepare graduates to compete in the global tourism market.