Sustainable Tourism Professional Training

Summary

The tourism sector is at a crossroads – while many tourism organizations are excited to become more sustainable, the pathway to that goal is still not clear to everyone.

The upcoming Sustainable Tourism Professional Training is designed for tourism and hospitality industry professionals in Oregon. It will provide foundations in sustainable and regenerative tourism and identify tangible pathways to sustainability.

Learn about the theory, practice, and future of sustainable tourism via interactive lectures and local and international case studies. Participants in the training will leave with a set of tools on how to begin/build, measure, and continuously advance sustainable tourism. Case studies from destinations and businesses worldwide will enrich knowledge and ideas for Oregon businesses and beyond.

This training is perfect for tourism, hospitality, food and beverage, and outdoor recreation professionals eager to embrace sustainability and drive positive change.

The training is developed at Southern Oregon University.

Objectives

• Understand the basics of sustainability using global standards adapted for local implementation.
• Develop measurable sustainability practices tailored to your organization or business.
• Apply insights from case studies to adopt sustainable tourism principles.
• Collaborate with industry peers to drive regional sustainability initiatives.

Upcoming Training Workshop

Would you like to get your organization involved in sustainable tourism but don’t know how? If so, Southern Oregon University and Travel Southern Oregon invite you to join the third cohort of the Sustainable Tourism Professional Training. Travel Southern Oregon has kindly sponsored this training so you can participate at no cost.

Learn about the theory, practice, and future of sustainable tourism via interactive lectures, local and international case studies, and a review of Travel Oregon’s 10-year strategic vision.

When and Where

May 1
Training Workshop Part I – 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Bigham Knoll, Jacksonville Oregon
Dinner and entertainment – 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Dunbar Farms

May 2
Training Workshop Part II – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Bigham Knoll, Jacksonville Oregon
Please fill out this form to RSVP. Limited to 50 participants.

Looking forward to seeing you in May!

Contact us for questions about Sustainable Tourism Professional Training

Pavlina McGrady, associate professor of tourism and sustainability, Southern Oregon University: mcgradyp1@sou.edu

Prior Workshops

June 1-2, 2023 Southern Oregon University
April 2, 2023, Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR