Manual for Practical Training in the Sale of Tourism Packages and Services

This manual offers practical guidance for implementing professional training activities within the Tourism Services and Package Sales specialisation in Ecuador’s technical upper secondary education system. Developed under the Programa Skilling for Sustainable Futures in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, it helps teachers and coordinators design, manage, and assess workplace-based learning experiences that connect education with the tourism industry.

The publication includes step-by-step methodologies for conducting professional practices, tools for evaluating student performance, and templates for planning and documentation. It also outlines the competencies required for students to deliver quality customer service, manage sales operations, and apply sustainable tourism principles. By linking theory with practice, the manual supports the development of skills that enhance youth employability and contribute to the growth of Ecuador’s tourism sector.