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Great interview with Mary White of Blackstairs Eco Trails on Ireland AM with Deric Ó h'Artagáin showcasing green sustainability in the Tourism Business Sector with the support of Local Enterprise Office Carlow & Carlow Tourism. #Carlow #SustainableBusiness County Carlow Chamber Local Enterprise Offices Enterprise Ireland Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment Kieran Comerford Séamus Doran Linda Culleton Melissa Doyle Sarah Byrne Stacey Phelan Lisa Hutton

💡 How can we prioritize a positive impact for our industry and the planet? 🌳 In this video, Carolina Trejos, Director of Marketing at Costa Rica Tourism Board, explains how they're using funds generated by business events for the growth and conservation of their ‘MICE’ forest. 🌳 🗺 Discover how Costa Rica are making their sustainability efforts clear to event planners searching for impact-driven destinations. Learn more about our Impact Talking Point: https://lnkd.in/eWsnnpgM  

⏳ Don't forget to vote for the nominees you consider to be making the most #impactful contribution to #sustainable and #responsible travel and hospitality, within the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards! The Awards have been developed by the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, World Travel Awards and Belize Tourism Board, to celebrate companies and leaders, across #hospitality, #travel and #tourism, who are #acceleratingchange and creating a lasting #positivechange. The #Awardsprogramme received over 500 entries, which were then assessed by #SustainableBusiness students from Nova School of Business and Economics, with the shortlist then analysed and approved by the Awards Advisory Board. We encourage all #sustainability, hospitality and #tourismleaders to lend their expertise, be inspired and explore opportunities for #collaboration, by taking part in the voting process. Find out more and register to vote: https://buff.ly/3L0Ocuu Voting closes: 2nd August 2024 #SustainabilityAwards #SustainabilityLeaders #HospitalityLeaders #ChampioningSustainability #BestPractices #EnvironmentalSustainability #SocialResponsibility #ESG #AwardVoting

𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 Ards and North Down Borough Council, in partnership with Tourism Northern Ireland, is inviting expressions of interest from tourism businesses based within the Borough to participate in an innovative business sustainability programme. Facilitated by The Tourism Space, this programme aims to inspire collective sustainable action across Ards and North Down and help businesses achieve cost savings. On completion of the programme, participants will be expected to achieve a Level 4 Certificate in Sustainable Tourism Practice in Destinations, accredited by Ulster University. The programme offers structured mentoring and training, enabling businesses across Ards and North Down to develop sustainable tourism offerings, reduce waste, water, and energy consumption, and demonstrate a genuine commitment to sustainability. Expressions of interest must be received by 𝟭𝟮𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟲 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. For more information, visit - https://lnkd.in/eXzVENFY 📷The Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Alistair Cathcart, with Alex Irvine (Tourism Manager) and Jessica Hoyle (Experience Brand Manager, Tourism Northern Ireland). #SustainableTourism #Sustainability #VisitAND #BelfastPlus

Building a Sustainable Future Together 🌴 The #GMCVB is collaborating with Green Key Global to support sustainable tourism in Miami-Dade while helping hotels enhance their eco-friendly practices. Green Key Certification offers valuable benefits like attracting eco-conscious travelers, opening up new meeting opportunities, and identifying cost-saving measures—all while contributing to a greener community. For a limited time, Miami-Dade hotels can access 55% off first-year certification costs, helping to highlight their commitment to sustainability. Together, we’re creating a more sustainable future for Miami-Dade County. More information: https://lnkd.in/gHuqWFXP

The New Gold Standard in Sustainability is Set by Germany’s Tourism Board! Leading the charge in sustainable tourism, the German National Tourist Board (GNTB) has achieved its tenth consecutive Green Globe Platinum certification! This isn’t just talk—they’re doing real action ! Using the green events and green travel promotion as examples, GNTB is demonstrating that going green is indeed the way to go in every facet of the tourist industry. Here’s what stands out: - They are aligned with the United Nation’s sustainable development goals. - Environmental management utilizes the best practices to monitor the status of compliance in the institution. -They incentivize influencers to compensate for their carbon emissions! Walk towards change is inevitable, and at Nucore we embrace it! We are committed to drive sustainable and innovative changes in the travel industry.Collaborating and heading towards a new tomorrow! Petra Hedorfer Green Globe Certification #SustainableTourism #GreenGlobe #EcoInnovation #GNTB #TravelIndustry #Nucore

#CAREC_news CAREC to Participate in Workshop on Strategic Foresight, Circular Economy, and Sustainable Tourism in Central Asia The team of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) programme of the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) will participate in a workshop on strategic foresight, circular economy, and sustainable tourism in Central Asia. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ex8dNipG

#WorldEnvironmentalEducationDay invites us to reflect on the importance of educating ourselves to care for the home we share with nature, and on the impact our actions have on the environment. At #LasTorresPatagonia, we strive to promote sustainable tourism that teaches us to coexist respectfully with our natural surroundings. We believe that small changes, when added together, can make a big difference. Let’s continue learning together to build a more balanced and mindful future. Discover more about our initiatives here: https://hubs.la/Q033-cVc0

Stewardship and Sustainability Insights 2024 - see the major research report from Future Partners on how US travelers perceive and act on sustainability concerns plus best practices in sustainable tourism from Wonderful Copenhagen and the Arizona Office of Tourism: https://lnkd.in/gSaHnD6Q

Today's the day! We’re going live at 3PM CEST ⏰⏰ In just a few hours, we'll be going live with our Good Tourism Institute workshop: ‘Unlock the power of sustainable marketing’.   Unlike our previous live sessions, this one isn’t just about inspiration – it’s a hands-on workshop designed to get you rolling up your sleeves! 🚀   Here’s what we’ll work on:   1️⃣ Understanding WHY sustainability is a core part of your business. 2️⃣ Clearly defining WHAT your sustainable actions are. 3️⃣ Strategically navigating WHERE to share your sustainability journey. 4️⃣ Mastering HOW to integrate sustainability into your communications.   Remember, this workshop is a live-only event – no recordings will be shared! 🙅♂️   This means you’ll get real-time interaction, direct answers to your questions, and a chance to connect with like-minded professionals.   👉 Reserve your last-minute seat now and see you at 15:00 CEST! ⏰⏰ // #goodtourism #futureoftourism #sustainablemarketing #freeworkshop #successstrategy #travelbusiness #powerofmarketing #sustainabletourism