This study systematically reviewed the literature related to hospitality, tourism, and catering (HTC) institutions' curricula in Ghana to identify quality issues, the research approach that has been least adopted, and the contribution of improvement of the curricula. The study utilized the PRISMA guideline to conduct a systematic literature review. The finding is that HTC policies and developments were the issues that had received little attention from researchers. Also, the mixed-method approach appeared to be the least preferred research approach adopted for HTC studies. As noted in the findings, the HTC curricula in tertiary institutions in Ghana have received little attention towards their development. The insights gained from this analysis could be helpful to both academia and professionals in the HTC industry, especially in Ghana, as the study identifies critical areas for consideration in HTC curriculum development. Among other suggestions, this study recommends that more research be carried out to identify factors that can contribute to improving the quality and usefulness of HTC curricula in Ghana.

Authors:
Vida Commey, Kumasi Technical University, Ghana
Abena Sekyere, Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, Ghana
Irene Ashley, Kumasi Technical University, Ghana
Gloria Owusu Sarpong, Kumasi Technical University, Ghana
Priscilla Rosebud, Kumasi Technical University, Ghana

About the Presenter(s)
Over 30 years of experience in basic and high school teaching, as a Lecturer from 2009 and Senior lecturer from 2014.

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