Considering the importance of clean, safe and healthy environments to our destinations, there is a clear case for the tourism industry to actively…
Join this webinar to learn about the HRS Green Stay Initiative and the new solutions - the Emissions Compensation Program and the Green Stay…
We’re working together with the team at Travindy to develop solutions to help destinations and tourism organisations effectively engage businesses in…
Learn about the requirements for the Advanced level of the HRS Green Stay Initiative, including the self-assessment criteria, and the data needed for…
Get to know the Basic Level Criteria of the HRS Green Stay Initiative. Basic is the entry level for the Green Stay Initiative, open to all hotels…
Want to get involved in HRS Green Stay Initiative (GSI) but not sure where and how to get started? Follow these 10 steps and you’ll be starting on…
Continued climate change has put increasing pressure on countries, companies, and individuals, to act in line with international initiatives. The…
There’s no denying sustainability has become a global mega-trend, front of mind for everyone from world leaders to ordinary consumers and, of course…
Key lessons and insights into sustainable supply chain management for hotels, and practical tips on how hospitality businesses can implement concrete…
Key lessons and insights into energy efficiency, GHG emissions and paths to achieving "net zero" for hospitality businesses. Presentation by Prof. Dr…
In this recorded session, Fabio Fornari, Product Manager for Sustainability at HRS answers key questions that hotels have about the HRS Green Stay…
Green Stay allows you to showcase your sustainability performance, and enables business travellers to search for hotels that match their own…
The Emissions Compensation Program is hotels that demonstrate energy efficiency and measures to reduce emissions as much as possible, according to…
In this webinar we discuss how to future proof your hotel for a climate compliant business travel sector.
So bereiten Sie ihr Hotel erfolgreich auf Klimawandel-bezogene Änderungen im Geschäftsreisemarkt vor.
How does Green Stay work? Why is it important for hotels? In this interview, Fabio Fornari (HRS Product Manager for Sustainability) answers these and…
Aukje van Gerven, a nature-based tourism leader focused on capacity building, shares her story of finding her professional path combining passions…
The EXO Foundation Sustainability Awards program honored organizations and projects advancing sustainability in Asia. The 2023 awardees were…
Throughout the last few months, we’ve had the pleasure of working with visitBerlin’s Sustainable Meeting Berlin (SMB) program to offer training for…
The World Tourism Day 2023 theme "Tourism and Green Investments" calls to attention the need for sustainable investing solutions that deliver for…
TrainingAid collaborates with MOYO Training Foundation, a non-profit organization supporting wildlife and biodiversity through training programmes…
Weeva is a sustainability management platform for tourism and hospitality providers that helps businesses quantify their impacts across the 4Cs –…
Antonio Rivas, a community tourism and development specialist, shares his journey working in the academic sector exploring sustainable tourism…
Inês Francisco, Sales and sustainability manager at COMPASSO DMC in Portugal, shares her journey of developing, deepening and applying sustainability…
Successful projects in sustainable tourism should ensure that tourism development funding and resources lead to achieving substantial results for…
With the aim of maximising tourism’s benefits for rural grassroots communities, Community Homestay Network (CHN) in Nepal invests in tourism products…
TrainingAid provided technical support to develop, manage and deliver a tailored online training course of the Project Management for Sustainable…
From efficient resource use to better visitor management, the intersection of technology and sustainability presents important opportunities for…
TrainingAid is working with HRS to support the Green Stay Initiative, which support hotels with environmental footprint metrics and transparent…
Alexandra Michat, Chief Purpose Officer at EXO Travel, a leading responsible travel DMC in Asia, shares her personal and professional journey…
TrainingAid is working with the Berlin Convention Office of visitBerlin to support the Sustainable Meetings Berlin programme, which support hotels,…
Liz Tuck, Product and Sustainability Team Manager at World Challenge, a leading sustainable educational expeditions provider, shares her stories and…
Sustainability in tourism organizations depends on the people who deliver our experiences and who implement changes and solutions. As such, fostering…
Chumbe Island Coral Park Ltd. (CHICOP) is an award-winning private nature reserve focused on the conservation and sustainable management of the…
The Khusvegi English and Nomadic Culture Camp is a community-led slow tourism initiative in Sagsai Soum (Western Mongolia), helping to foster local…
ecomadic, through its online platform focused on sustainable and local travel, aims to connect “sustainably-minded travelers with responsible…
Pacific Island Food Revolution (PIFR) is a multimedia television-led campaign designed to restore the Pacific Islands to their original healthy diet…
Ameer Virani, a sustainable tourism development professional with many years of experience working in emerging tourism destinations, shares his hopes…
Co-founded by Denver, Colorado-based entrepreneurs Crystal Egli and Parker McMullen Bushman, Inclusive Guide is an online community listing safe and…
An interview with Charmarie Maelge (Associate, Equality in Tourism International and Director, ICRT Sri Lanka), sharing insights into the challenges…
Travel enriches our lives. Anyone who has been fortunate enough to experience the joy of traveling can relate to this. But the opportunities to…
Paul Stanley, President of Angel-Eco Tours, Angel Conservation Corp. and Fundación Etnika, shares his story of encounters and adventures in…
Oscar Almgren, Founder and CEO of the adventure company Uteguiden in Norway, shares his experience as an entrepreneur with a great love for…
Mario Mellado, an international tourism entrepreneur, shares his story on finding the ecological and social justice principles that are at the heart…
ASI Reisen, an Austria-based adventure travel company operating around the world, works to create more sustainable experiences for travellers and…
STC Expeditions, a leader in ethical school expeditions, has published a Carbon Action Plan, aiming at identifying the company’s current carbon usage…
Elisa Spampinato, a travel writer and community storyteller, shares her journey in sustainable tourism, and how she found her vision and built her…
Paola Forero, a historian-turned-entrepreneur who has been working with local and Indigenous communities in Colombia’s northern regions, shares her…
In 2021, Vagabond Tours became Ireland’s first B Corp certified tour company. This means committing to create positive change in the world, with the…
Ride Albania Mountain Biking, a social and ecological business offering small-group guided mountain bike tours, supports the development of mountain…
FairAway, a social enterprise providing authentic local travel experiences around the world, plays an active role in creating positive benefits and…
A key part of the World Tourism Day 2022 theme “Rethinking Tourism” is putting people at the center of discussions around the future of our industry…
Even for a leading ecolodge like Feynan Ecolodge, known for its sustainability leadership, sustainability may not be the main reason why guests…
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…
As part of its commitment to responsible tourism, Amity Tours, an active travel provider in Chile and Argentina, has implemented a Zero Waste…
TrainingAid supports the DestiMED Plus project as consultants, focused on providing advice and supporting research and development related to online…
TrainingAid is offering a learning opportunity to SMEs participating in the SUSTOUR support programme, sharing practical guidance on implementing…
TrainingAid collaborates with LT…
Presented in partnership with Linking Tourism and Conservation (LT…
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…
Chi Lo, a consultant focused on sustainability and social justice practices in tourism worldwide, shares her own journey, pursuing an equitable path…
With the goal of inspiring change and creating a “butterfly effect”, Jetwing Hotels, a sustainable hospitality leader in Sri Lanka, shares its…
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…
The Travel Corporation‘s (TTC) five-point Climate Action Plan, launched April 2021, guides the business towards carbon neutrality by 2030 or sooner,…
The Eco-Challenge by Undiscovered Mountains invites travelers to connect with nature, appreciate skills being in nature (away from ski slopes), 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…
Marianela Camacho (Professor, Universidad del Zulia, Venezuela) shares her sustainability journey, and her personal, academic and professional…
Can tourism become part of the solution to the climate crisis? Considering tourism is both contributing to and affected by the climate crisis, the…
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…
Fabio Fornari, a tourism master's student and researcher from Brazil, shares his journey to becoming a German Chancellor Fellow and finding his…
Dr. Susanne Etti, Environmental Impact Specialist at Intrepid Travel, shares her insights and lessons on how tourism businesses can get started on…
Binna Burra Lodge (Lamington National Park, Australia) offers lessons on sustainable tourism recovery, from its experience recovering from wildfire…
Child Safe campaign by Friends International effectively engages travelers, locals and industry stakeholders to give exposure to the issue of child…
Is carbon offsetting a part of the steps towards becoming climate positive? Is it a valid solution or just greenwashing? We will address these…
(Updated on 19 Dec 2022) For organizations and businesses, resilience is a key part of what makes them stronger, and better prepared to respond to…
The Vanadzor Industrial Tourism Center project supports the overall aim of strengthening tourism offerings of urban destinations by diversifying…
This example shows how the council worked on finding a solution for the farmers market re-launch and ensuring a long-term community benefit by…
To take advantage of the natural and cultural assets and tourism potential of Shirak, Kotayq and Gegharkunik, the DVV International (Armenia) project…
DestiMED project aims to build pre-conditions for a Mediterranean destination management organization (DMO) to harmonize quality standards, and…
With the aim of making Seychelles an international best practice example for sustainable tourism, the Foundation is implementing a 5-year strategy…
The NTG project aims to provide a European and National Blueprint Strategy to respond to the fast changing and increasing skills gaps in digital,…
Nakatsugawa-Ena Tourism Council is a joint tourism council of two small cities, Nakatsugawa (中津川) and Ena (恵那), Gifu Prefecture, Japan, and works to…
What do tourism industry employers and employees need to enhance professional training and skills building opportunities?
With Museu de Favela (MUF) tours in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, local residents are the protagonists, deciding how their community, culture and identity…
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 free e-book "Adventures Less Ordinary: How to Travel and Do Good" offers in-depth insights into the issues and challenges surrounding volunteer…
TrainingAid is excited to be part of the Black Sea Sustainable Rural Tourism Program, an integrated rural tourism initiative focused on the…
Does your class or training program encourage open-minded approaches to exploring new learning experiences, help create a positive learning…
As part of Wild Asia's 10-year anniversary initiatives celebrating its Responsible Tourism Awards Program, TrainingAid will be co-hosting Live…
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…
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…
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…
How can tourism innovation be a meaningful part of social development and business solutions? Discover some inspirations, trends, and ideas around…
Capacity building is a critical part of ensuring a sustainable future for the travel and tourism industry and its role in supporting the global…
At TrainingAid, we believe that investing in people through effective training, education, and capacity building is one of the most important ways…
It is safe to say that in the development world human capital development (HCD) is generally considered important for achieving sustained growth and…
Interview with Karina Moreton, Co-Founder and Impact Producer at Panoramic Journeys, sharing the tour operator's climate action efforts.
The World Travel Market (WTM), a leading international tourism industry exhibition, offered opportunities to learn about responsible tourism, through…
Focusing exclusively on sustainable and responsible tourism news, Travindy reports on the innovations, insights and issues shaping a sustainable…
Three lessons on effectively managing small-, medium- and large-scale projects in sustainable tourism, with insights from our partners and expert…
TrainingAid is working with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to support its work in promoting sustainability practices around the world…
TrainingAid provided technical support to develop, manage and deliver a tailored online courses in 2018 and 2019, covering the Project Management for…
In Europe alone, there are an estimated 70,000 plus organizations (civil society, government and private sector) engaged in the international…
Our most shared articles of 2015 from the TrainingAid Ideas…
How are destinations promoting travel experiences and attractions through local stories and residents' unique perspectives? Three examples of…
What are some of the key factors LGBTIQ+ community members consider when evaluating whether an event is inclusive? What can event organizers do to…
Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency is a network of tourism industry organizations and professionals working together to promote concrete solutions…
In January 2020, we joined Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency, and committed to actions to address the climate crisis. We aim to achieve meaningful…
Dr. Xavier Font shares his thoughts on why training and professional development important are important for the tourism industry, and for…
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…
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…
(Updated July 25, 2023) How can sustainable tourism certification help the industry achieve a positive transformation? What roles does certification…
Effective approaches and important considerations on how tourism industry connects online, taking lessons from "the year travel stopped", and looking…
(Updated Aug 9th, 2022) TrainingAid case study on sustainability training for tourism and hospitality employees, published as part of "Sustainability…
(Updated Oct 2nd, 2022) Getting stakeholder buy-ins, effectively managing supply chain relationships, and communicating to stakeholders about…
Leading ecotourism and wildlife travel destinations promote sustainable conservation tourism through engaging messages on wildlife conservation and…
The Travel Foundation's approach to developing and delivering projects, offering insights into effective management of tourism destinations.
Tips on how tourism and hospitality professionals can make learning an easier and more practical part of your work, and more effectively approach…
Effective sustainability communication strategies should promote your destination's messages focused on how you promote tourism that cares for people…
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.
Experiences. Memories. People. How can destination storytelling be used effectively as part of marketing local experiences to travelers seeking…
How can we ensure tourism development brings positive changes and lasting benefits for community members?
(Updated 9th May 2023) How and why is accessible tourism key to sustainable development of destinations, and what can tourism businesses do to become…
How can luxury resorts and hotels embrace sustainability and play an active role in creating positive sustainability solutions for the travel and…
How can responsible tourism operators successfully adopt the social enterprise model? Learn from responsible tourism leaders who have successfully…
In this free Live Session, award-winning tour guide and guide training expert Kelsey Tonner will offer practical tips on recruiting and training…
What are the secrets to creating and marketing successful sustainable tourism products? Join us to learn practical, profitable actions you can take…
Dr Linda M. Ambrosie, the foremost expert in taxation and tourism, shared key insights into the impact of exploitative tax practices and offers…
Learn tips and examples on how tourism businesses can improve their financial performance by marketing their efforts to be sustainable differently.
How can you promote your destination's sustainability stories to successfully engage more travelers, and at the same time "keep it real" for your…
Learn how to develop market-ready and financially viable community tourism products and lessons on connecting with the tourism supply chain.
Salli Felton, CEO, The Travel Foundation, shares insights on sustainable destination management, and how to measure, understand and address various…
View this Live Session recording to hear and learn about best practices in planning, developing and managing tourism at the destination level.
This session will focus on socioeconomic impacts and local community benefits, and discuss how economic opportunities for the local community may be…
Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Foundation's (SSTF) mission is to make Seychelles an international best practice example for sustainable tourism…
In this session, Jeremy Smith, discusses the transformative potential of the travel industry and its potential for supporting destination and social…
Dr. Kim Langmaid shares her insights based on sustainability practices at Vail, Colorado, USA. She represents the Walking Mountains Science Center (…
In this session, we will learn from Martin Heng, Accessible Travel Manager…
In this session, we will connect with tourism and development experts from around the world to discuss key questions related to effectively managing…
Alexandra Pastollnigg, Founder of Fair Voyage, shares her experiences and lessons on building a sustainable travel platform and engaging the public…
Diana Körner, a sustainable tourism consultant and a board member of Linking Tourism and Conservation (LT…
Dr. Faith Ong (Lecturer, University of Queensland Business School) shares her insights into creating inclusive opportunities in travel and tourism,…
In this session we will learn from Dr. Susanne Etti, Environmental Impact Specialist, Intrepid Travel. Susanne leads Intrepid’s climate action work,…
In our 2-part live events, we will cover examples, ideas and insights to help you understand what a resilient tourism business looks like, why it…
What are Bhutan’s experiences with tourism development that supports its sustainability aims? This resource video highlights successes and challenges…
Dr. Ya-Yen Sun, whose published works include "The carbon footprint of global tourism" in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Climate Change, and "…