Professional Program Certificate in Sustainable Tourism (Wageningen University & Research)

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Gain the skills and knowledge to drive sustainability in the tourism industry, the largest industry in the world! Did you know the tourism industry is one of the largest industries worldwide? It faces many challenges, especially in taking on responsibilities to become more sustainable. The societal importance of tourism has grown significantly in recent decades. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, tourism represents over 9% of global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and accounts for nearly 8% of global employment. But tourism is more than just a powerful economic force. It is also closely linked to major global changes in culture, politics, technology and the environment. It affects the quality of life and well-being of individuals and regions and plays an important role in the community, regional and urban development. Bringing sustainable tourism into practice benefits the whole community. Join this program and learn about the developments in tourism and the interrelationships between tourism, the economy, society, and the environment. You will learn about the different types of sustainable tourism practices, like ecotourism. Verified Track This program offers significant additional value for learners in the verified track. You will work with real-life cases. These are cases developed in collaboration with practitioners working on inspiring developments in tourism today. By engaging in a case, you will implement diverse approaches, share insights amongst team-members and teachers, develop an international network and, most importantly, rethink a tourism development of your interest. Subscribe to this program now and help make tourism greener! Learn more about Professional Certificate Programs Created by leading companies and top universities, Professional Certificate programs are a series of in-demand courses designed to develop the critical skills needed for today’s top jobs. Further Information Average Length: 5-6 weeks per course Effort: 6-8 hours per week, per course Number Of Courses: 2 Courses in Program Subject: Social Sciences, Business & Management, Environmental Studies Institution: Wageningen University & Research Languages: English Video Transcripts: English

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