Responsible Tourism

Introduction to sustainability in tourism

Online

Free

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Overview

Do you want to know why sustainability is critical to your business success? Sustainability is now an essential focus for everyone working in tourism, shaping industry practices and influencing visitor behaviour. This course introduces you to key sustainability and climate action concepts and terminology, with a particular focus on what they mean for tourism businesses in Ireland.

Across two modules, you will explore these issues from the perspectives of visitors, industry, communities and the environment.

Who is this course for?

All tourism industry professionals, including individuals looking to upskill in this area

By the end of this course you will be able to:

  • Recognise what sustainability and climate action is and what it means for tourism businesses in Ireland
  • Identify key sustainability and climate action concepts and terminology
  • Understand sustainability and climate action in the context of visitor, industry, community and environment perspectives

Introduction to sustainability in tourism

Free online sustainability training

Practical, relevant, and free. Learn at your own pace and develop skills that make a real difference.

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