A course developed by us with Cornell University will be available to hundreds more people thanks to financial support from UN Tourism and Cornell University’s Sustainable Tourism Asset Management Program (STAMP).
The two organisations are providing financial support for 350 people to enroll in the course at no cost.
To be eligible for the financial support, applicants must reside in one of 154 qualifying countries, be proficient in English, and commit to completing the comprehensive, 40 hour course over 8 weeks (equivalent to about half a day of study per week). Please go to the STAMP website to apply. Applications are open until May 30th 12pm EDT, although early application is encouraged.
The course was developed by us with STAMP following the publication of our joint report, Destinations at Risk: The Invisible Burden of Tourism, which highlighted a skills gap in developing the talent, capacity and leadership needed to manage greener and more efficient and equitable destinations of the future. The self-paced course provides destination professionals with the new knowledge and skills needed to manage the complex challenges of tourism today. It aims to meet the urgent need to address the growth of tourism worldwide, and is designed for students and working professionals in both public and private workplace settings, with tools and exercises directly applicable to the needs of tourism ministries, destination management organizations, protected areas, municipal governments, and NGOs. The course was developed with financial support from Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.
“Destination management is a new discipline which requires topflight expertise to protect vital destination assets and ensure there are local benefits, as tourism markets expand rapidly
Megan Epler Wood, Managing Director of the Sustainable Tourism Asset Management Program (STAMP) at the Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise at Cornell University’s SC Johnson College of Business.
worldwide. Decision makers will require evidence-based insights to monitor and shape tourism economies, and we at Cornell University are proud to offer worldwide access to advanced training on the topic through our collaboration with UN Tourism.”
“Education is the cornerstone of sustainable tourism development. By equipping professionals and leaders with the tools and knowledge to align their strategies with the Sustainable Development Goals, we are paving the way for a tourism sector that not only drives economic growth but also safeguards our cultural heritage and natural ecosystems for future generations. This partnership with Cornell University exemplifies how education can be a catalyst for meaningful change.”
Natalia Bayona, Executive Director at UN Tourism
