The training is designed for people who work in travel "but aren’t sustainability experts" and sets out what sustainability means in travel and tourism, why it is important and what action can be taken.
The aim of the new initiative is to help increase knowledge and understanding across the sector of the sustainability agenda. It will also help agents identify the role they can play 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 and managing animal welfare.
