Over recent years, the island of Boa Vista has seen a significant increase in the number of international tourists arriving to experience its warm climate and beautiful sandy beaches. As with its neighbouring island of Sal, the tourism industry has had a profound impact on the quality of life of the local people, with poverty rates almost halving since the end of the pandemic. However, Boa Vista struggles to keep up with the increasing demand for qualified workers, who are needed to support hotels and tour operators in delivering high quality experiences to their guests.
TUI Academy Boa Vista supports unemployed young people to gain the professional qualifications they need to work in the tourism industry by offering them free courses in different areas of hospitality. Trainees at the TUI Academy receive a combination of education in a classroom environment and hands-on practice through an internship placement in a hotel unit.
