Tourism Learning Space

About the Tourism Learning Space


The Tourism Learning Space provides information on learning and skills development opportunities, including courses, resources and assistance. The material is designed for tourism operators, students and all others interested in improving their tourism knowledge and skills.

The Tourism Learning Space includes:

  • a comprehensive Tourism Learning Directory, listing learning and skills development opportunities and resources available
  • a series of Industry Development Infosheets providing information on a range of tourism and skills development topics, and
  • a suite of Case Studies illustrating real life examples of skills development initiatives of relevance to the tourism industry (coming soon).

Tourism Learning Directory (formerly Refidex)


The Tourism Learning Directory is divided into two sections. The first section lists learning and skills development opportunities across various sectors of the tourism industry, eg attractions, tour operators. The second provides ‘Additional resources’ which includes publications of all kinds, conferences and expos, tourism research contacts as well as website and magazine listings.

Tourism Learning Directory


Industry Development Infosheets


The Industry Development Infosheets (INFOSHEETS) include information on a number of key areas to assist in improving tourism career and business knowledge:

The INFOSHEETs outline existing programs, resources, useful links and references for further information.