Tourism

The tourism industry is a major contributor to the global economy, generating employment and income for millions of people worldwide. It also has the potential to foster cross-cultural understanding and promote sustainable development. This section explores circular economy and tourism.

Circular Economy and Tourism Course Units

The tourism sector employs a wide range of people with differing skills

The tourism industry across Europe is a major employment sector.  The circular economy is an opportunity for Students and vocational educators to put sustainability and the circular economy at the heart of what they do.  Every sector can define new ways of operating that involves less waste, reduces carbon impact and is more energy efficient.

Resource Pack 1

This pack can be used by students individually.

Resource Pack 2

With this pack students, trainers and business can work together.

Tourism Interviews

A collation of interviews undertaken for tourism

1. Tourism and CE

Tourism and circular economy are two concepts that are becoming increasingly important in today’s world. Learn how adopting circular economy principles can reduce the environmental footprint and contribute to the conservation of natural resources in tourism.

2. Accommodation and Hotels and CE

By implementing circular economy principles, hotels can become more sustainable. Learn how hotels can adopt circular economy principles to reduce their environmental impact, minimize waste and pollution, and promote sustainable practices.

3. Accommodation and Food and CE

The food industry can adopt circular economy principles to reduce its environmental impact and promote sustainability. Learn how the food industry can become more sustainable, reduce its environmental impact, and support the transition towards a more circular economy by adopting circular economy principles.

4. Tourism Transport and CE

Transportation is an important sector that can adopt circular economy principles to reduce its environmental impact and promote sustainability. Learn how the transportation sector can become more sustainable, reduce its environmental impact, and support the transition towards a more circular economy by adopting circular economy principles

5. Tourism Events Management and CE

Tourism events management can adopt circular economy principles to reduce the environmental impact of events, promote sustainability, and support local communities. Learn how circular economy principles in tourism events management can develop new business models that support sustainability and reduce waste.

6. Places of Interest and CE

Places of interest, such as tourist attractions, cultural sites, and natural reserves, can adopt circular economy principles to reduce their environmental impact, promote sustainability, and support local communities. Learn how these places can minimize their environmental impact and contribute to the conservation of natural resources.

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