This paper discusses 'Makassar Torism Training Project' (MTTP) which aims to increase the human resources performance for tourism. Many programs have been implemented by this project such as Competency Based Training / Assesment Workshop; Fellowship Programs; Training Programs; and Upgrading Facilities. This paper shows that MTTP have succeeded in increasing the tourism performance particularly and human resources for toyrism in wider sense. However, various obstacles found in this program, such as; lack of commitment in the parts of local government, insufficient budget, and poor motivation. These obstacles have to be tackled in order to ensure the program sustainability.