INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN ENSURING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE HOSPITALITY SECTOR: PEDAGOGICAL ASPECT

Abstract

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26565/2074-8922-2026-86-29

Purpose. The purpose of the article is to study the role of innovative technologies in ensuring the sustainable development of the hospitality sector and to substantiate the pedagogical conditions for training specialists for their effective implementation based on the development of a conceptual model that integrates technological and educational components. The author sets the task of investigating the main trends in the implementation of innovative technologies in the hotel and restaurant business, determining the role of digitalization and technological innovations in increasing the efficiency of hospitality enterprises, analyzing the importance of innovative technologies in ensuring the principles of sustainable development of hospitality enterprises, outlining promising areas for the implementation of innovative technologies in the hospitality sector, specifying the professional competencies of hospitality specialists and determining the pedagogical conditions for their formation.

Methods. The study used a set of mutually agreed methods. In particular, the analysis and generalization of scientific sources were used to identify modern trends in the development of the hospitality sector and approaches to training specialists. The systematic approach allowed to reveal the relationship between the economic, environmental and social components of sustainable development. The modeling method was used to develop a conceptual model of the impact of innovative technologies on the development of the industry. Comparative analysis ensured the consistency of the components of the model with the competencies defined by the Higher Education Standard for the specialty G13 "Food Technologies". Elements of the competency approach were also used to substantiate the content of professional training.

Results. It was established that innovative technologies (digital management systems, data analytics, business process automation) are an important factor in increasing the efficiency of hospitality enterprises and ensuring their sustainable development. It was substantiated that the effectiveness of their implementation directly depends on the level of professional training of specialists. Key competencies necessary for functioning in the conditions of digitalization and sustainable development were identified, in particular digital, innovative, environmental, analytical, managerial and entrepreneurial. A conceptual model was developed that includes technological, managerial and educational and personnel components, where the latter is defined as system-forming. It is proven that the integration of pedagogical and technological approaches in the training of specialists ensures the formation of readiness for the implementation of innovations. The harmonization of the model with the competencies of the higher education standard confirmed its compliance with modern requirements for professional training.

Conclusions. Training of specialists is a key factor in ensuring the effective implementation of innovative technologies and achieving sustainable development of the hospitality sector. The integration of the principles of digitalization and sustainable development into the content of professional education contributes to the formation of competencies necessary for successful activity in conditions of dynamic changes. The proposed model can be used to modernize educational programs, improve educational and methodological support and improve the quality of training of specialists in the industry. Prospects for further research are related to the development of methods for the practical implementation of the model and experimental verification of its effectiveness.