The training is designed for people who work in travel but aren’t sustainability experts. It sets out what sustainability means in travel and tourism, why it is important and what action can be taken.
Following on from ABTA’s Tourism for Good report, the aim of the training is to help increase knowledge and understanding across the sector of the sustainability agenda. It will also help people identify the role they can play – however large or small – in developing a more sustainable industry.
The training covers the fundamentals of sustainability in travel, looking particularly at four areas:
- Managing environmental issues
- Destination management and local impacts
- Respecting human rights
- Managing animal welfare
This training is suitable for people in any role in travel, from marketing and communications to product and sales, across travel agents, tour operators and the wider industry.
Susan Deer, Director of Industry Relations at ABTA – The Travel Association said:
“To truly achieve a sustainable travel industry, sustainability needs to be integrated into all parts of the business and all employees aware of the issues and the action needed. We designed this course to help those with little knowledge on sustainability and travel to become more informed.”
The training is found on the ABTA Knowledge Zone and is free for ABTA Members. Partners and non-Members can purchase digital licenses to enable their employees to complete online training modules. The price for up to 10 users is £275 + VAT.
Any ABTA Member completing the training between 14 July to 26 September 2022 will be entered into a prize draw to win a Patagonia classic MLC™ bag. This 26-litre suitcase converts to a backpack with enough room and organisation for travelling locally and abroad whilst meeting strict carry-on requirements, plus 68% of Patagonia’s fabrics are made with recycled materials.
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