Partners
LAUREA-AMMATTIKORKEAKOULU OY (Finland)
Laurea University of Applied Sciences operates across six campuses in Finland’s Uusimaa region, offering degrees in hospitality management, service design, and business management. With expertise in project management, tourism, and intercultural communication.
Laurea brings extensive experience from over 100 externally funded RDI projects. Their team leads the RESKILL project, building on their successful work in accessible tourism and sustainability initiatives.
Key Expertise: Project coordination, tourism education, sustainability, intercultural communication
Founded: 1997 | Location: Espoo, Finland
Notable Achievement: 100+ successful EU project implementations
RESKILL Contribution
Role: Project coordinator and consortium management lead
Brings to consortium: Extensive EU project management expertise, proven track record in tourism innovation, and strong international network development capabilities
Impact: Ensures systematic implementation of training ecosystem while maintaining academic rigor and practical industry relevance
Key Personnel
Project Lead: Kristina Henriksson, Senior Lecturer & Project Manager
PhD candidate with 25+ years in tourism education and extensive Erasmus+ project coordination experience
Website: www.laurea.fi
FACHHOCHSCHULE KIEL (Germany)
Fachhochschule Kiel is the largest university of applied sciences in Schleswig-Holstein, offering approximately 40 degree programs to thousands of students. They bring practical, application-based pedagogical expertise to RESKILL, with particular strength in adult education methodologies and strong connections to regional businesses.
Their international partnerships and focus on high-quality teaching make them invaluable for developing effective skill acquisition approaches that bridge academia and industry needs.
Key Expertise: Applied sciences education, adult learning methodologies, industry alignment, practical pedagogy
Founded: 1969 | Location: Kiel, Germany
Notable Achievement: Schleswig-Holstein’s largest university of applied sciences with 40+ degree programs
RESKILL Contribution
Role: Adult education methodology development and quality assurance leadership
Brings to consortium: Practical pedagogical expertise, established business connections, and proven track record in industry-aligned training approaches
Impact: Ensures training methods are both educationally sound and immediately applicable in professional tourism contexts
Key Personnel
Project Lead: Prof. Dr. Britta Thege, Scientific Manager
PhD in Sociology with extensive experience in international project development and evaluation research
Website: www.fh-kiel.de
WYZSZA SZKOLA GOSPODARKI W BYDGOSZCZY (Poland)
WSG is northern Poland’s largest non-public higher education institution, offering programs in Business, Tourism, and Mechatronics to nearly 900 international students. With 16 years of experience in EU projects, their staff brings expertise in universal design principles for education, making learning accessible to students with specific needs. Their tourism expertise and experience in EU funding programs directly supports RESKILL’s mission of inclusive, accessible adult education.
Key Expertise: International education, EU project management, universal design principles, accessibility, tourism education
Founded: 2001 | Location: Bydgoszcz, Poland
Notable Achievement: 16 years of EU project expertise with 900+ international students
RESKILL Contribution
Role: Platform development lead and accessibility expertise provider
Brings to consortium: Universal design principles, international student experience, and practical expertise in creating accessible learning environments for diverse learners
Impact: Ensures RESKILL training platform is truly inclusive and accessible to all learners, including those with disabilities and diverse educational backgrounds
Key Personnel
Project Lead: Bartosz Szczepaniak, Lecturer & PhD candidate
Political scientist with extensive EU project experience and Head of Europe Direct Information Points promoting EU values
Website:www.wsg.byd.pl
LINK CAMPUS UNIVERSITY (Italy)
Link Campus University brings significant experience in project management and international networks through their DITES Research Center (Digital Technologies, Education & Society). Their expertise in digital technologies for education, labor market trends, and organizational analysis contributes directly to the research foundations of RESKILL. Their team specializes in competence profile analysis and the integration of digital technologies in education systems, making them essential for evidence-based training development.
Key Expertise: Digital technologies for education, labor market analysis, organizational studies, competence profiling, research methodology
Founded: 1999 | Location: Rome, Italy
Notable Achievement: Leading DITES Research Center with expertise in digital transformation and education innovation
RESKILL Contribution
Role: Research leadership and digital innovation analysis
Brings to consortium: Advanced research methodologies, digital technology integration expertise, and comprehensive labor market analysis capabilities
Impact: Provides evidence-based foundation for all RESKILL training development while ensuring digital innovation remains at the forefront of tourism education transformation
Key Personnel
Project Lead: Prof. Stefania Capogna, Rector’s delegate for Quality Assurance
Associate Professor specializing in digital technologies, organizational communication, and technology transfer for sustainable innovation
Website: www.unilink.it
ESTUDIS D’HOTELERIA I TURISME CETT SA (Spain)
CETT, Barcelona School of Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy, is a leading vocational training and higher education institution affiliated with the University of Barcelona. With over 50 years of experience, CETT offers specialized degrees and professional programs in tourism, hospitality management, and gastronomy. The school is recognized for its expertise in innovation, sustainability, cultural heritage, and digital transformation in tourism. CETT’s dedicated center for higher education and vocational training focuses on strengthening technical and soft skills. Its extensive stakeholder network and strong collaboration with Barcelona City Council provide RESKILL with valuable industry connections and proven approaches to inclusive and responsible tourism education. CETT plays a key role in the RESKILL project, building on its successful initiatives in skills development, and sustainability.
Key Expertise: Tourism, hospitality & Gastronomy higher education, vocational training, social inclusion, stakeholder engagement, industry partnerships
Founded: 1973 | Location: Barcelona, Spain
Notable Achievement: 50+ years of tourism, hospitality & gastronomy education excellence with extensive Barcelona industry networks
RESKILL Contribution
Role: Higher education and Vocational training expertise and stakeholder engagement leadership
Brings to consortium: Five decades of tourism education experience, proven inclusive training methodologies, and extensive industry partnership networks throughout Barcelona and Catalonia
Impact: Ensures RESKILL training connects directly with industry needs while maintaining strong focus on social inclusion and practical skill development
Key Personnel
Project Lead: Dra. Maria del Pilar Leal Londoño, Masters and postgraduate Programs Director Leading researcher and professor in food and wine tourism & sustainable tourism, coordinator of international university collaborations in tourism.
Connect: LinkedIN
Website: www.cett.es
INDIVIDUAL LICENCE FOR HR CONSULTING (Lithuania)
Zita Krukonyte-Teryaeva’s HR consulting business brings 20 years of experience in developing HR management processes and team leadership. Her expertise is instrumental in developing the mentoring system for RESKILL’s learning environment. With extensive experience working with international companies including InterContinental Hotels Group, she provides valuable insights into reskilling and upskilling the tourism workforce, particularly supporting workforce integration and career development initiatives.
Key Expertise: HR management, workforce transformation, mentoring system development, international corporate experience, career coaching
Founded: 2020 | Location: Vilnius, Lithuania
Notable Achievement: 15+ years FTSE100 hospitality experience including InterContinental Hotels Group leadership roles
RESKILL Contribution
Role: Mentoring system development and career transformation expertise
Brings to consortium: Practical HR management experience from international hospitality leaders, proven workforce transformation methodologies, and specialized knowledge in career transition support
Impact: Develops comprehensive mentoring frameworks that ensure RESKILL trainees receive ongoing support for successful career transitions and professional development
Key Personnel
Project Lead: Zita Krukonyte-Teryaeva, Senior HR Consultant
Tourism quality expert with specialized skills in workforce reskilling, digital solutions integration, and environmental sustainability initiatives
MESENSEI OY (Finland)
Mesensei specializes in designing networked learning environments powered by IT platforms. Their expertise in community design methodology earned them the €1 million ‘Blockchains for Social Good’ innovation prize in 2020. For RESKILL, Mesensei leads the development of the online platform, communication planning, and learning materials. Their team brings ecosystem facilitation, networked learning expertise, and advanced IT skills to the consortium.
Key Expertise: Platform development, community design methodology, networked learning, ecosystem facilitation, communication strategy
Founded: 2017 | Location: Helsinki, Finland
Notable Achievement: €1 million EIC ‘Blockchains for Social Good’ innovation prize winner (2020) as founding partner of Gmerits Consortium
RESKILL Contribution
Role: Platform development leadership and communication strategy coordination
Brings to consortium: Award-winning innovation in community design, advanced IT platform development capabilities, and proven expertise in creating engaging learning ecosystems
Impact: Creates the technological foundation that makes RESKILL’s training accessible, engaging, and sustainable across European markets
Key Personnel
Project Lead: Tuukka Ylälahti, Senior Expert
Coach and mentor for young entrepreneurs with extensive experience in university-associated accelerators and community design methodology.
Website: www.mesensei.fi
Connect: LinkedIn
HOTEL ALIMARA (Spain) – Affiliated Entity
With 25+ years of experience as an innovative hotel, Alimara contributes expertise, practical skills implementation, and best practices to RESKILL. As part of CETT’s Hotel Research group, they provide a real-world testing environment for hotel and F&B industry innovations. Their participation in international networks enables the sharing of good practices across the hospitality sector, while their commitment to sustainability through initiatives like the EMAS Club demonstrates leadership in circular economy practices.Hotel ALIMARA is the first university hotel in Catalonia.
Key Expertise: Hospitality operations, sustainability practices, innovation testing, circular economy, best practices implementation
Founded: 1995 | Location: Barcelona, Spain
Notable Achievement: 25+ years of hospitality innovation with active participation in EMAS Club for circular economy
RESKILL Contribution
Role: Real-world testing environment and sustainability best practices provider
Brings to consortium: Authentic hospitality operational experience, proven sustainability implementation, and practical testing capabilities for training effectiveness
Impact: Provides real-world validation of RESKILL training effectiveness while demonstrating how sustainable practices improve both operations and staff satisfaction
Key Personnel
Project Lead: Eva Viciano Juana, General Manager
Tourism degree with master’s in Hotel Management and 12+ years as operations manager implementing innovative hospitality practices
Website: www.hotelalimara.com
Connect: LinkedIn