The EU Economy–Education Agenda and Reforms in Greek Tourism Education (2000–2010)

This article explores how the European Union’s (EU) policy directions influenced the shaping of educational policy in Greece during the first decade of the 21st century, with a particular focus on tourism education. Initially, education policies are outlined as part of a broader EU economic strategy, highlighting key milestones such as the Bologna Declaration (1999) and the Lisbon Treaty (2001). The paper then presents the general developments in Greek educational policy and examines how these were specifically implemented in tourism education. An attempt is made to analyze these developments through the lens of the EU’s economic strategy as formulated in Lisbon, considering learning outcomes, the skills framework, the structure of education, and educational pathways in interrelation with the economic objectives set during that decade. Finally, a brief evaluation of the educational policy of the period is provided, emphasizing the need to expand research in the field under discussion.