The Scottish Government reviews hospitality sector

The group, which will include representatives from the industry, national education and skills bodies, as well as college and university sectors, will help inform Ministers on what action may be required. They will be identifying what hospitality and tourism qualifications are available and advise Scottish Ministers on what is required to make them more relevant and responsive to employer needs, as well as establishing how many and what type of hotel school developments are currently under consideration in Scotland and advise on how these can support the industry's needs. In addition, they will be summarising, for the industry, the roles of the respective public bodies in relation to qualifications development, validation and funding. Maureen watt, Minister for schools and skills, said: "Ensuring that those within the industry and those seeking to join it in the future, have access to the right skills and training is an essential part of that - both for employees and employers. "The task group will help us ensure that resources are targeted towards skills and training that best meets the industry's requirements and that training is also sufficiently flexible to adapt to those changes needs." Full membership of the group includes Iain Herbert, chief executive of Scottish Tourism Forum, David Allen, from People 1st, Many Exley, principal of Perth College, Mary Nasmyth, of Scottish Training Federation, and John Kemp, deputy director of Strategic Development, Scottish Funding Council. Weblink: www.scotland.gov.uk