Harmonising careers
Opera, hospitality and tourism industries unite to elevate graduate students employability
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22110253 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sakhiseni Joseph Yende (0000-0002-7649-2799, University of Cape Town, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2025-12-31 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Cogent Social Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2331-1886 • E-ISSN: 2331-1886 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/23311886.2025.2454362 |
| OpenAlex | W4406842214 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 31 |
This study delves into the transformative impact of integrating opera, hospitality and tourism education, signifying a paradigm shift in career development. Through participant feedback, it illuminates how this integration markedly advances graduates’ skill sets and career trajectories. Drawing on Social Exchange and Human Capital Theories, it showcases how this model enhances employability, bestowing graduates with a unique fusion of artistic flair and practical hospitality expertise. Employing a qualitative approach, the research gathers detailed responses from participants with integrated education. The study uncovers a notable enhancement in graduates’ communication, teamwork, adaptability and problem-solving proficiencies. Moreover, it highlights the refinement of attention to detail, leadership skills, creativity and cultural awareness, amplifying readiness for leadership roles and unconventional career paths. These findings hold significant implications for higher education, accentuating the importance of interdisciplinary integration in preparing graduates for contemporary industries. Furthermore, it underscores the interconnectedness of opera, hospitality and tourism, catalysing innovative educational approaches that bridge artistry with practicality. This study makes a distinctive contribution to discussions on graduate students’ employability, illustrating how integrating opera, hospitality and tourism education furnishes graduates with a sought-after skill set
Art · Economics · Employability · Hospitality · Hospitality industry · Management · Opera · Pedagogy · Political science · Public relations · Sociology · Tourism · Higher Education and Employability · Hospitality and Tourism Education · Human Resource and Talent Management
Interpretive Biography
Qualitative Research
Real qualitative researchers do not count
Research and scholarly methods
Understanding and Evaluating Qualitative Research
Co‐creating unique value with customers
Social Exchange Theory
Employability Challenges Facing Vocal Art Graduates in South Africa
Web based projects enhancing English language and generic skills development for Asian hospitality industry students
Analysis of social results of tourism performing arts industry in cultural tourism convergence using fuzzy comprehensive analysis methods
Toward a Definition of Mixed Methods Research
Understanding Reliability and Validity in Qualitative Research
Opera as personal heritage in tourism
Signature pedagogies in the professions
Using thematic analysis in psychology
Qualitative Research Methodology in Social Sciences and Related Subjects
Looking Back, Looking Forward
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |