Industry Practices in Tourism Education Institution: A Leverage and Challenge

Nowadays, graduate employability has gotten more stringent because each industry has its own standards that must be met. It has an impact on educational institutions generally and specifically on vocational institutions. One of Indonesia's vocational schools, Politeknik Negeri Bali, is working to integrate industry best practices with educational practices through the Food and Beverage Teaching Factory (TeFa), which demonstrates the students' aptitude for developing food production and managing a food and beverage outlet's small business. The investigation of the TeFa's operation is the main subject of this study, which employs a qualitative methodology to determine the leverage and challenges the institution faces. The findings demonstrate that, despite the difficulties encountered in setting up the Tefa's day-to-day operations and integrating its management into the institution's overall establishment, the potential benefits gained are significant in providing students with experiences in operating and managing a small business. The TeFa is a case study object that can be examined from all angles and is easily accessible