Publication date:
Mar 2021
Language:
English
To complement the Handbook on Sustainable Tourism Implementation, this toolkit of practical resources aims to assist NTOs with the implementation of sustainable tourism schemes. It is intended to support both those NTOs considering a national certification scheme, and those who are not, to advance national efforts to improve sustainability outcomes.
This table provides an overview of the tools:
| Tool | Description | ||
| 1 | Sustainability Explained & Global Forces | PowerPoint Slides | Presentation illustrating the main sustainable tourism concepts and global agendas |
| 2A | Background Information | Guidance | Glossary of terms, key organisations and milestones |
| 2B | Additional Resources Weblinks | Guidance | Links organised by sustainable tourism themes |
| 3 | GSTC Certification Bodies and Standards | Guidance | Explanation and examples |
| 4. | Tourism Stakeholders | Infographic | Tourism stakeholders by category |
| 5. | Researching National Needs | Guidance | Guiding principles to support with process |
| 6. | Building a Scenario | Guidance | Factors and options to consider when building scenarios of potential models |
| 7. | Slovenia Case Study | Case Study | Infographic illustrating Slovenia national model |
| 8. | Public Call | Infographic | Tips for launching a public call for participation |
| 9. | Types of Activities for Targeted Development | Guidance | Guidance for determining activities that will support achievement of goals |
| 10. | Capacity Building | Guidance | Guiding principles for building capacity of tourism stakeholders |
| 11. | Recruiting External Support | Infographic | Tips for recruiting external / specialist support |
| 12. | Workshop Programme | Infographic | Illustration of workshop programme for implementation of national certification scheme |
| 13. | Monitoring & Evaluation | Guidance | Guiding principles for monitoring and evaluation of sustainable tourism programmes |
| 14. | Marketing Sustainability | PowerPoint slides | Principles for sustainable tourism marketing and promotion with researched examples |
