On May 14, 2026, an incredibly important event for the entire HoReCa sector took place — a round table on the topic "Personnel problems of hospitality industry establishments. Synergism of efforts of higher educational institutions, business, and the state in solving them". The event was held in a hybrid format: the base location was the Educational Restaurant 112 of ONTU in Odesa, which participants could also join via a Zoom online broadcast.
This meeting brought together leading scientists, business representatives, local communities, and the state to solve the industry's most pressing challenges.
Key Topics Shaping the New Market Standard
The event program covered the most critical directions defining the vector of Ukrainian service development:
• Personnel challenges: Discussions focused on staff hunger in the hotel and restaurant business, modern market requirements, and the business vision for shaping a new personnel training standard.
• Education and state regulation: Participants debated the problems of labor market harmonization, regulatory and legislative control, and the touchpoints between educational trajectories and the real challenges of the "Hotel, Restaurant, and Catering" specialty.
• Innovative regional development: Attention was also directed toward researching resort and territory resources, their compliance with global trends, and developing innovative development concepts—from standards to personalization.
• Authenticity and traditions: An important block was the revival of Ukrainian hospitality traditions, the popularization of local cuisine as a cultural heritage, and the design of modern establishments for mental health recovery utilizing the potential of the Odesa region.
Ukrainian Hospitality School at the Epicenter of Change
The head of the Ukrainian Hospitality School, Mykhailo Sheveliuk, joined this powerful expert meeting online. He attentively listened to the reports of colleagues, scientists, and leading restaurateurs and hoteliers. For our school, participation in such discussions is strategically important because we constantly analyze the real demands of the labor market. The synergy of education and business is exactly what allows us to create relevant educational programs and train specialists who are highly sought after by top establishments.
At the end of the round table, a resolution was prepared for the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, Employment Services, and professional associations.
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