Destination Stewardship Courses
Our professional courses are designed to equip tourism professionals and those entering the field with the tools and strategies needed to address today’s most pressing tourism challenges. Offered both online and in person, these programs combine real-world case studies, hands-on exercises, and expert-led discussions to ensure practical, applicable learning.
From managing visitors more effectively to advancing destination sustainability and building climate resilience, our courses are ideal for destination managers, policymakers, and tourism professionals looking to deepen their impact.
Looking for training tailored to your organization or destination? Contact us to discuss custom course development or private instruction for your team.
OUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES
Professional Certificate in Sustainable Tourism Destination Management
Effective destination management is essential for ensuring that tourism supports local communities, protects natural and cultural resources, and remains economically viable. This certificate program offers a strategic and practical foundation in sustainable destination management. Designed for tourism professionals and career changers, it equips participants with the tools to develop tourism products, attract responsible visitor markets, and reduce tourism’s negative impacts. The course prepares participants to help destinations thrive while balancing the needs of visitors and residents alike.
Visitor Management Strategies for Destinations
As tourism numbers grow, effective visitor management is critical to protecting local communities, preserving natural and cultural assets, and sustaining positive visitor experiences. This professional development course equips destination managers with practical strategies to balance visitor demand with community well-being and environmental stewardship. Participants will learn how to optimize visitor flow, reduce negative impacts, and design systems that support long-term destination health and resilience.
Climate Adaptation and Resilience for Coastal Destinations
Coastal destinations are especially vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, facing rising sea levels, extreme weather, and environmental degradation. This professional development course helps destination managers understand the fundamentals of vulnerability risk assessments and their role in building climate resilience. Participants will learn how to evaluate exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity, and use this analysis to prioritize vulnerabilities and develop targeted adaptation strategies. The course provides practical tools to help destinations plan for long-term sustainability and thrive amid a changing climate.