Role of E-Learning in Promoting Sustainable Skill Development in Tourism
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.48165/pjhas.2026.12.1.7Keywords:
E-learning, sustainable skill development, tourism education, student engagement, digital learning platformsAbstract
Background: The education of tourism is experiencing a structural change because of the growing use of digital classes and distance teaching. Tourism-related institutions are likely to incorporate sustainability, competencies in the industry, and technology training in their curricula. E-learning has become a key instrument in the sustainable acquisition of skills, but its success in the tourism training needs empirical studies. Objective: The main aim of this research is to investigate how e-learning contributes to the sustainability of a skill development in tourism studies, particularly the e-learning practices, learning engagement, perceptions of the perceived effectiveness of online learning tools, and the issues linked to higher education online learning. Methodology: The study was done using a quantitative research design. The data were sampled among 300 undergraduate and postgraduate tourism and hospitality management students of the higher institutions of learning in the North India and especially in Uttar Pradesh and the Delhi-NCR region who were exposed to digital learning platforms. data collection involved the use of a structured questionnaire on a five-point Likert scale. The proposed hypotheses and relationships between variables were tested with the application of statistical methods such as descriptive statistics, reliability analysis (Cronbach’s alpha), correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis. Results: The results demonstrate that e-learning practices and engagement of the students play a significant role in sustainable development of skills. Correlation analysis revealed a positive relationship of high strength between e-learning practices and sustainable skill development (r= 0.61). The regression analysis also revealed that the e-learning practices were found to be the most effective predictor of sustainability skills (β= 0.31, p< 0.05). Nevertheless, all issues like lack of exposure in practice and technical problems adversely affect learning results. Conclusion: The research concludes that e-learning may be an efficient mechanism to support sustainable skill development in tourism education in case accompanied by the interactive design, technological reliability, and a chance to practice learning. To determine the most benefits of digital education in tourism programs, it is necessary to address practical training gaps and technical issues.References
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