Kana Lauren Chan, Co-founder of INOW in Kamikatsu, Japan, shares her sustainability journey, combining her passion in education, sustainability and…

Hernán Acevedo, an incoming tourism specialist in Colombia, shares his journey discovering the power of tourism to transform the lives of travellers…

(Updated Aug 9th, 2022) TrainingAid case study on sustainability training for tourism and hospitality employees, published as part of "Sustainability…

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A communicator with a career in journalism and education, Deb is building a future that is full of collaboration and growth, with the goal of…

Håvard Utheim, an entrepreneur focused on travel and technology, shares his sustainability journey, from developing his own businesses to applying…

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TrainingAid is offering a learning opportunity to SMEs participating in the SUSTOUR support programme, sharing practical guidance on implementing…

TrainingAid supports the DestiMED Plus project as consultants, focused on providing advice and supporting research and development related to online…

Chi Lo, a consultant focused on sustainability and social justice practices in tourism worldwide, shares her own journey, pursuing an equitable path…

Experiences. Memories. People. How can destination storytelling be used effectively as part of marketing local experiences to travelers seeking…

Beyond JDEI hashtags and campaigns, the travel and tourism industry still has a long way to go in becoming a truly just, diverse, equitable and…

Born and brought up in India, Tanuvi Joe is a freelance writer dedicated to covering the climate crisis and how the tourism industry can transition…

The COVID19 crisis has highlighted the importance of proactively addressing mental health and well-being, individually and collectively. Here are…

Can tourism become part of the solution to the climate crisis? Considering tourism is both contributing to and affected by the climate crisis, the…

Marianela Camacho (Professor, Universidad del Zulia, Venezuela) shares her sustainability journey, and her personal, academic and professional…

Fabio Fornari, a tourism master's student and researcher from Brazil, shares his journey to becoming a German Chancellor Fellow and finding his…

Sustainability is a journey. It’s a personal journey, as I strive to do better in my day to day life. It’s a professional journey, as I move through…

We’ve asked industry trailblazers and change makers to share their own experiences, highlighting concrete examples of how tourism can be a positive…

Sustainable urban tourism solutions address issues such as accessibility, building resilience, climate actions and diversity.

For organizations (such as tourism businesses), the concept of resilience is a key part of what makes them stronger, and better prepared to respond…

Interview with Karina Moreton, Co-Founder and Impact Producer at Panoramic Journeys, sharing the tour operator's climate action efforts.

Is carbon offsetting a part of the steps towards becoming climate positive? Is it a valid solution or just greenwashing? We will address these…

What are some of the key factors LGBTIQ+ community members consider when evaluating whether an event is inclusive? What can event organizers do to…

As the industry continues on its slow and uneven paths of recovery, we would like to share some examples and stories of the positive impacts that…

How can hotels ensure supply chain sustainability? Solutions for stakeholder management and sustainability communications.

In January 2020, we joined Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency, and committed to actions to address the climate crisis. We aim to achieve meaningful…

Effective approaches and important considerations on how tourism industry connects online, taking lessons from "the year travel stopped", and looking…

How can we ensure tourism development brings positive changes and lasting benefits for community members?

Tips on how tourism and hospitality businesses can make learning an easier and more practical part of your work, and more effectively approach…

Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency is a network of tourism industry organizations and professionals working together to promote concrete solutions…

How and why accessible tourism is key to sustainable development of destinations, and what tourism businesses can do to become more inclusive.…

Three lessons on effectively managing small-, medium- and large-scale projects in sustainable tourism, with insights from our partners and expert…

As many of us return to work after the holidays this week, let's dedicate some of the energy we're putting into our new year's resolutions to come up…

Armenia shapes its future to be a unique sustainable destination, building capacities in effective tourism planning and managing. A diverse group of…

The Travel Foundation's approach to developing and delivering projects, offering insights into effective management of tourism destinations.

Capacity building is a critical part of ensuring a sustainable future for the travel and tourism industry and its role in supporting the global…

The role of certification in promoting sustainable tourism practices and encouraging long-term positive business impacts through continuous…

What do tourism industry employers and employees need to enhance professional training and skills building opportunities?

As part of Wild Asia's 10-year anniversary initiatives celebrating its Responsible Tourism Awards Program, TrainingAid will be co-hosting Live…

TrainingAid is working with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to support its work in promoting sustainability practices around the world…

Our most shared articles of 2015 from the TrainingAid Ideas…

Talent development in tourism is not just about jobs; it’s also key to the growth of the industry as a whole, because a strong workforce is a…

Focusing exclusively on sustainable and responsible tourism news, Travindy reports on the innovations, insights and issues shaping a sustainable…

TrainingAid is excited to be part of the Black Sea Sustainable Rural Tourism Program, an integrated rural tourism initiative focused on the…

Can blogging be a helpful way to increase visibility and boost search performance of a travel website? Are the efforts and resources needed to run…

How are destinations promoting travel experiences and attractions through local stories and residents' unique perspectives? Three examples of…

The free e-book "Adventures Less Ordinary: How to Travel and Do Good" offers in-depth insights into the issues and challenges surrounding volunteer…

Leading ecotourism and wildlife travel destinations promote sustainable conservation tourism through engaging messages on wildlife conservation and…

Effective sustainability communication strategies should promote your destination's messages focused on how you promote tourism that cares for people…

How can tourism innovation be a meaningful part of social development and business solutions? Discover some inspirations, trends, and ideas around…

At TrainingAid, we believe that investing in people through effective training, education, and capacity building is one of the most important ways…

Tips on using social media for professional networking. To make the most of social media as a marketing tool for your business, don't overlook the…

Dr. Xavier Font shares his thoughts on why training and professional development important are important for the tourism industry, and for…

Does your class or training program encourage open-minded approaches to exploring new learning experiences, help create a positive learning…

There’s no question that one of the most exciting aspects of MOOCs is that they, by nature, can be accessed by anyone with Internet access – which…

The World Travel Market (WTM), a leading international tourism industry exhibition, offered opportunities to learn about responsible tourism, through…

It is safe to say that in the development world human capital development (HCD) is generally considered important for achieving sustained growth and…