We Deliver Accredited Training
A proven Programme that Makes Sustainability Make Sense for Businesses in your Destination
Give businesses in your destination the confidence and enthusiasm to take meaningful action on sustainability and climate responsibility with this structured programme.
- Equip businesses with practical strategies to manage energy, water, and waste efficiently.
- Foster a deeper, more holistic understanding of sustainability, that goes beyond compliance to actively enhance the destination.
- Shift the focus from simply ‘doing less harm’ to ‘doing more good,’ ensuring tourism becomes a force for positive change in your community.
This programme is accredited in Ireland and the UK
This Programme is proven to create a cohort of businesses in-destination that
- have achieved a university-validated / professional qualification, recognised nationally and internationally
- have measured their carbon footprint and set meaningful targets for improvement
- have a meaningful Sustainability Action Plan that includes climate action as well as positive actions in biodiversity, accessibility, outdoor ethics and marketing
- are familiar with each other's experiences, know how to collaborate and how to tell their collective destination story
- can showcase the sustainable experiences and practices in your destination
- understand the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Agenda 2030 and how they can take action towards the goals
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 programme proved to be a game changer for me and our business. The course was delivered with wonderful professionalism by The Tourism Space...The use of guest speakers and one-on-one mentors helped to create a fantastic learning environment over the 12 weeks. This course is to be highly recommended for any business owner who wants to cut costs by embracing the sustainability message."
Business General Manager, Co. Limerick, Ireland
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
