online training class: gstc sustainable tourism training (april 2017)

GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Program

Online Course, 2017 Q2 (April 3-28, 2017)

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GSTC Sustainable Tourism Training Online Class (2017 Q2)

TheGSTC Sustainable TourismTraining Program (STTP) offers practical insights and effective steps tohelp you improve your sustainability practices, and an opportunity to earn GSTC Certificate inSustainableTourism.ThefacilitatedonlinetrainingclassoftheSTTPoffersaconvenientwaytoimproveyoursustainabilityskillsinaflexibleonlinelearningenvironment,whileatthesametimelearningfromandinteractingwithGSTCexpertsandfellowsustainabletourismpractitioners.The2017Q2class isscheduledfor3-28April2017(fourweeks),andis ledbyGSTCTrainerDr.D'ArcyDornan.What:4-weekonlinesustainabletourismtrainingclassbytheGSTCWhen:3-28April2017*Where:OnlineLanguage:English*Weeklylivepresentationsscheduledfor12pmBRT(UTC-3)onthefollowingdays:

• Week1:Tuesday,April4thandFriday,April7th• Week2:Thursday,April13th• Week3:Thursday,April20th• Week4:Thursday,April27th

Sustainable Tourism Training for Industry Professionals

TheGSTCSustainableTourismTrainingProgram(STTP)providestheknowledgeandresourcesneededto help improve sustainability practices by tourism industry businesses and destinations. Built on theframeworkoftheGSTCCriteria,theglobalbaselinestandardsforsustainabilityintravelandtourism,theSTTPtrainingclasswillhelpyouachievetangibleactionsthatfulfillthegloballyrecognizedstandardofsustainabilitybestpractices.

Certificate in Sustainable Tourism

By completing this 4-week online training class of the STTP, you willmeetthetrainingrequirementtowardsearningtheGSTCCertificateinSustainableTourism.

Onceyoucompletetheclass,youwillhaveaccess to theofficialSTTPExam,anduponsuccessfulcompletion(75%andabovepassingmarkisrequired), receive aCertificate in Sustainable Tourismby theGSTC todemonstrate your knowledge of sustainable tourism standards andpractices.

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Course Topics and Objectives

TheGSTCSustainableTourismTrainingcoversbothglobalandregionalperspectives,andofferspracticalguidance through best practice cases and real-life lessons to help you achieve tangible sustainabilityperformance goals. The training curriculum includes global trends and issues in sustainable tourism,sustainabilitybestpracticesbybusinessesanddestinations,andlessonsonutilizingtheGSTCCriteriaasatourismdevelopmentandmanagementtool.Youwill:

• Gainanin-depthunderstandingofsustainabletourismstandardsandtherolesofaccreditationandcertificationbodiesintheglobaltourismindustry.

• Be able to make informed decisions on how to implement sustainability practices for yourcompanyordestination,utilizingqualitysustainabletourismstandardsasguidingprinciples.

• Learn how to build and implement viable and actionable sustainable tourism plans for yourorganization, including effective strategies for sustainability management, partnerships,engagementandmarketing.

Course Methodology

TheGSTCSustainableTourismTrainingonlineclassesareofferedquarterly,anddeliveredinthe4-WeekCourseformat,whichcombinestheconvenienceofonline,on-demandlessonsandthebenefitsofinteractivepeople-focusedlearning.Theclassfollowsaweeklyschedule(onemoduleperweek),andincludes:

• Videolessonsandreadingsthatcanbeaccessedatyourconvenience;• Hands-onactivitiestoapplyyourknowledgetoyourspecificreal-life,on-the-jobpractices;and• Liveandinteractivecomponentstoenhancelearningresultsthroughsharingideasand

collaboratingwitheachother.GSTCSTTPOnlinetrainingclassesaredeliveredthroughtheonlinetrainingplatformbyTrainingAid,theSTTPtrainingprogrampartner.

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GSTC Trainer: Dr. D'Arcy Dornan

Dr.D'ArcyDornanisthedirectorofTourism,Hospitality&EducationSolutions.D'ArcyistheBrazilCountryRepresentativefortheGSTC,andservesasaTrainerfortheGSTCSustainableTourismTrainingProgram.D'ArcycompletedhisPh.D.attheUniversityofCalifornia,Davis,wherehespecializedinsustainabletourismdevelopment.Hehastaught,publishedandpresentedintourismandhospitalityandhasbeenundergraduate/graduateprogramdirectoratinstitutionsintheU.S.andFrance.HehasworkedintheindustryandhasexperienceconductingconsultancyprojectswithNGOs,destinationsandothersintheindustry(hotels,tradeassociations,touroperators,travelagents,etc).HeiscurrentlybasedinBrazil.



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Course Modules & Topics

Module1:EffectiveSustainableTourismManagement

ThefirstmoduleprovidesanintroductiontotheGSTCCriteria,thedefinitionandprinciplesofsustainabletourism,andtheGSTC'srolesintheglobaltourismindustry,anddiscussesbestpracticesinsustainabletourismmanagementapproaches(GSTCCriteriaSectionA).

LearningGoals:

• UnderstandtherolesoftheGSTCandtheGSTCCriteria.• Learnaboutanddiscussrelevantsustainabilityissuesandtourism

trends.• Becomefamiliarwithsustainabilitymanagementprinciplesand

discussbestpractices.

OrientationMeeting

Tuesday,April4th,2017,5pmCET/8amUSPacific/11amUSEastern

LivePresentation&Discussion

"BusinessCaseforSustainabilityinTravelandTourism"

Friday,April7th,2017,5pmCET/8amUSPacific/11amUSEastern

Module2:SocioeconomicImpactsandLocalCommunityBenefits

ThegoalofthesecondweekisbothtodivedeeperintotheGSTCCriteriaandtodiscusspracticalstepstoapplyingtheCriteriainthereal-worldcontext,focusedonunderstandingthesocioeconomicimpactsoftourismactivities,andoneffectivestrategiesforreducingnegativeimpacts(GSTCCriteriaSectionB).

LearningGoals:

• Understandissuesandchallengesrelatedtothesocioeconomicimpactsoftourism.

• Learnaboutsustainabilitypracticesthateffectivelyaddressthesocioeconomicimpactsoftourism.

• DiscusspracticalapplicationoftheGSTCIndustryCriteriathroughabusinesscasestudy.


"MaximizingSocialandEconomicBenefitstotheLocalCommunity"

Thursday,April13th,2017,5pmCET/8amUSPacific/11amUSEastern

Module3:CulturalHeritagePreservationandPromotion

ContinuingonwithlessonsandexpertpresentationsontheGSTCCriteria,thisweekfocusesonhowtourismbusinessesanddestinationscanminimizenegativeimpacts,maximizebenefitstolocalcommunitiesandprotect


"ProtectingandEnhancingCulturalHeritagethrough



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culturalheritagethroughsustainabletourism(GSTCCriteriaSectionC).

LearningGoals:

• Understandissuesandchallengesrelatedtotheimpactoftourismonlocalculturalheritage.

• Learnaboutbestpracticesonreducingnegativeimpactsoftourismactivitiesonlocalculturalheritage.

• Discusshowtomaximizetourism'sbenefitsforcommunities,visitorsandlocalculturesthroughsustainabilitypractices.

SustainableTourism"


Module4:ResourceManagementandEnvironmentalConservation

Inthefourthandlastmoduleofthecourse,keystrategiesforreducingtourism'senvironmentalfootprintarepresented,andpracticalactionstepsinimplementingsustainableresourcemanagementandconservationpracticesarediscussed(GSTCCriteriaSectionD).

LearningGoals:

• Understandissuesandchallengesrelatedtotheenvironmentalimpactsoftourism.

• Learnaboutbestpracticesonreducingfootprintandpositivelycontributingtoconservation.

• Discusshowtoachieveoptimalresultsforthelocalenvironment,whilesupportingbusinessgrowth.


"AchievingaSustainableBalance:People,PlanetandProfit"


*MakesuretochecktheLiveEventtimesinyourtimezone.

Registration Details

Theearly-birdregistrationfees(availablethroughFebruary15th,2017)forthisclassare:• US$445perperson(Regular)• US$395perperson(GSTCMember)

AfterFebruary15th,2017:

• US$495perperson(Regular)• US$445perperson(GSTCMember)

*ForGSTCOrganizationmembers,theabovememberdiscountisavailabletoallstaffmembersandcanbeusedforanunlimitednumberoftimes.



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What'sIncluded

Aspartofyourregistration,youwillreceivetrainingmaterialstobeprovidedpriortotheclass;accesstotheonlinetrainingplatform;aCertificateofCompletionconfirmingyourattendanceintheclass;andtheopportunitytotaketheofficialSTTPExam(theExamfee,US$75perperson,isNOTincludedintheabovetrainingclassregistrationfee).

CertificateinSustainableTourism

YouwillreceiveaGSTCCertificateinSustainableTourismifyoupasstheSTTPExam.Totaketheexamaftercompletingthetrainingclass,pleaseselectthe“Exam&Certificate"add-onoptionduringregistration.

GroupRegistrationOptions

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Need-BasedDiscounts

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Contact Us

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