Eurhodip – International association supporting hospitality and tourism education and training

Eurhodip is a leading international association dedicated to strengthening the quality, relevance, and reputation of hospitality and tourism education. Through advocacy, collaboration, and practical support, Eurhodip helps schools, colleges, and universities deliver programmes that meet industry needs and prepare students for successful global careers.

For more than 20 years Eurhodip has promoted excellence in education and raised the international profile of European hospitality and tourism training. Its membership now includes around 150 institutions from 35 countries, creating a diverse network that shares best practice, curriculum development resources, and training innovations. By bringing together educators, industry partners, and awarding bodies, Eurhodip facilitates dialogue that ensures teaching remains responsive to changes in the sector.

As the hospitality, tourism, and catering industries expand and internationalize, there is growing demand for skilled, adaptable professionals. Eurhodip works to align educational programmes with real-world labour-market requirements—integrating practical skills, digital competencies, sustainability principles, and customer-centric service standards into curricula. This alignment helps graduates become employable across borders and roles, from hotel operations and food & beverage management to tourism planning and event management.

Eurhodip also supports quality assurance and continuous improvement by promoting common benchmarks, recognition pathways, and links with internationally respected awarding organisations. Through conferences, workshops, student competitions, and teacher exchanges, the association fosters professional development for staff and offers students practical exposure and mobility opportunities. In doing so, Eurhodip contributes to a more skilled, mobile workforce and to stronger links between education providers and the global hospitality and tourism industry.