Mobility in the European tourism sector : the role of transparency and recognition of vocational qualifications

While issues of mobility and qualifications are regarded as important according to European policy, very little is known about the real impact of measures at Community level. Briefly, this is the background to the initiative to launch three studies focusing on the transparency issue and its relation to mobility. Coverage of four main areas is attempted by the reports: the current situation on mobility; polices in the area of transparency and recognition of qualifications; the link between mobility and transparency; and European standards. The two related studies are: Qualifications and mobility in the European chemicals industry, by Heather Rolfe, National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR); and Mobility in the European health sector: The role of transparency and recognition of vocational qualifications, by Mariann Skar, University of Tromsö.