Describes the framework of the Tourism Labour Accounting System (TLAS), an extension of the Tourism Satellite Accounts (TSA). Provides guidance on identifying relevant sources of national statistics to obtain and present estimates on employment and conditions of work in the tourism sector....

Presents a summary review of the development and utilization of occupational classifications in 11 countries and considers their compatibility and comparison with ISCO-88. Includes short reviews of experiences in the transition countries of Central and Eastern Europe.

Explores ways to measure the trule value of domestic work. Presents measures that could be applied to estimate the extent to which domestic workers are underpaid. Includes definitions of "domestic work" and "care work". Compares data from South Africa and Uruguay.

Makes recommendations for updating the International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO-88) to reflect changes that have taken place in the world of work during the fifteen years since its development. Recommends that the basic principles and structure of the current version should not...