Sustainable Tourism: Rethinking the future

Course Overview

What skills and knowledge will you acquire during this course? Skills and knowledge acquired during this course include: - Argumentation skills - Insights from various tourism disciplines and different social science perspectives - Knowledge of and work on promising and new tourism developments, such as Van Life and voluntourism - Ability to recognize and co-create future narratives - Ability to compose new business cases and/or project proposals - Debating skills on sustainable tourism development - Knowledge of the effects of Corona virus on the tourism industry - Understanding of ecotourism and other sustainable practices - Understanding of the impacts of climate change on tourism. Is this course suitable for preparing further education? Yes, this course is suitable for preparing further education. It covers a wide range of topics related to sustainable tourism, such as the effects of the Corona virus on the tourism industry, the implementation of sustainable alternatives, and the debate on sustainable tourism development. It also provides a platform for ongoing discussions and encourages participants to engage in meaningful debates. Additionally, it is part of a Professional Certificate Programme, which provides further education opportunities. How does this course contribute to professional growth? This course contributes to professional growth by providing participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop sustainable tourism practices. Participants will gain an understanding of the various disciplines and perspectives that are involved in sustainable tourism development, as well as the effects of the Corona virus on the tourism industry. They will also be able to engage in meaningful debates on sustainable tourism developments, and develop their own projects and business cases related to sustainable tourism. Finally, the course is part of a Professional Certificate Programme, which provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of sustainable tourism and the ability to apply this knowledge in their professional context.