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An innovative 12-part programme proven to make 'Sustainability' make sense for businesses in your destination
Empower the businesses in your destination to feel confident in the area of sustainability and climate action with this 12-session programme
Support businesses in your destination to manage their energy, water and waste consumption
Nurture a holistic understanding of sustainability that focuses on doing less harm, doing more good and making the destination better as a result of tourism activity
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This Programme can create a cohort of businesses in your destination that
- have achieved a 10-credit university-validated qualification and recognised nationally and internationally
- have measured their carbon footprint and set meaningful targets for improvement
- have a Sustainability Action Plan that includes climate action as well as positive actions in biodiversity, accessibility, outdoor ethics and marketing
- can lead to sustainable experience development, paving the way for others
- know how to collaborate and how to tell their collective destination story
- understand the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Agenda 2030 and how they can take action towards the goals
- can showcase the sustainable experiences and practices in your destination
Programme Legacy
The true value of this programme lies in bringing a diverse group of businesses in their destinations on a collective sustainability journey together
- The programme is designed to allow them to build relationships, trust and familiarity with each other.
- They are encouraged to share experiences, solutions and challenges.
- They can form a nucleus of sustainable tourism action and leadership within your destination and inspire future participation by others as well.
- They can also provide a trustworthy set of experiences that can showcase the sustainability initiatives in your destination.
- Participants gain a deeper understanding of sustainable tourism practices and their relevance to the balanced development of their destination.
This course is designed to build a cluster of sustainable tourism practices within your destination. We recommend 12 participants per course, ideally with 12 new operators joining each year.
Programme features
- 4 x in-person in-destination workshops
- 6 x online workshops
- 2 hours of one-to-one training/mentoring per learner
- Field trip learning journey
- Peer-to-peer networking, brainstorming and problem-solving
- An action plan is built out topic-by-topic, week-by-week
- Learners establish a baseline, and set targets for improvement to create an action plan
- The action plan is shared with peers through in-class presentation and is submitted for independent assessment
Alignment to UN SDGs
SDG 8 Decent work and Economic Growth through enhancing job opportunities
SDG 9 Industry Innovation and Infrastructure through the development of innovative tourism practices and experiences reflecting evolving consumer trends and visitor expectations
SDG 10 Equality through the focus on accessible tourism
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities through the implementation of sustainable tourism practices and promoting the principles of the Circular Economy
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production through engaging operators, staff and visitors in responsible travel practices
SDG13 Climate Action through a comprehensive data measurement and monitoring system and use of a carbon calculator
SDG 14 Life Below Water relate to improving water quality and creating conditions for life to thrive in water
