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Empowering European Tour Operators for Sustainable Futures

Time to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the SUSTOUR project and its participants in implementing sustainability!   

On 13 - 14 September 2023, the Final SUSTOUR Event took place in Cascais, Portugal, which marked the finale of the 3-year EU-COSME funded project aimed at propelling sustainable practices to the forefront of the European tourism industry. Here are some highlights:

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The 2-day programme included 5 theme sessions that showcased 24 success stories of SUSTOUR participants in the fields of carbon footprint and single-use plastic reduction, sustainable excursion management, supply chain management and sustainability marketing & communication.

Each of the 5 theme sessions included an expert keynote, company best practices and a panel discussion. Finally, the 2-day event conlcuded with the prestigious Travelife Award Ceremony honoring the outstanding sustainability efforts of the SUSTOUR participants.

The full recordings of the 5 theme panels and the Travelife Award Ceremony are now available to watch on YouTube:

Welcome Session & Carbon Management Panel
Recording of the session and presentation slides (Welcome Session and Carbon Panel)

Plastic Management Panel
Recording of the session and presentation slides

Excursion Management Panel
Recording of the session and presentation slides

Supply Chain Management Panel
Recording of the session and presentation slides

Sustainability Marketing Panel
Recording of the session and presentation slides

Travelife Award Ceremony
Recording of the session and presentation slides

 

You can find a list of all event speakers in the event programme.

  

      

The Final SUSTOUR Event has implemented sustainability practices in the organization of the event. You can find out more here.