Kyrgyzstan is introducing unified requirements for ski tourism instructors. The State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports reported this following a roundtable discussion on the development of professional standards and an industry qualifications framework. Participants discussed the key requirements for ski tourism instructors, including professional competencies, knowledge and practical skills. The proposed standard will also include requirements for safety, working with tourists, ski technique training and the organization of training sessions. According to the agency, unified requirements will help improve the quality of specialist training and establish clear qualification criteria for instructors working in ski tourism.