Specialized Courses
Our specialized courses and workshops are designed to facilitate discussions on current approaches to complex challenges within the tourism industry.
Participants have the opportunity to connect with professionals from around the globe, engage in peer networking, and share success stories while addressing common hurdles.
Our training programs offer tourism entrepreneurs and suppliers the opportunity to expand their skills, enhance the customer experience, and learn strategic marketing and sales approaches for their businesses.
Explore our current offerings and equip yourself with the latest tools to maximize your destination's potential.
OUR SPECIALIZED COURSES
Visitor Management Strategies for Destinations
Learn how visitor management strategies for destinations can transform your approach to tourism management. This course is designed for destination managers and delves into key tactics to optimize visitor experiences, minimize negative impacts on local communities and environments, and preserve cultural and natural heritage. Participants gain the tools to ensure tourism contributes positively to destination well-being while minimizing adverse effects. Join us to unlock the potential of effective visitor management strategies and elevate your destination's approach to sustainable tourism.
Climate Adaptation and Resilience for Coastal Destinations
Learn how to build climate resilience and adapt to the impacts of climate change in coastal tourism destinations. This specialized course for tourism professionals consists of three sessions and is designed to equip participants with a foundational understanding of climate resilience and adaptation. Participants will explore key concepts and frameworks, explore case studies of successful adaptation plans, and learn practical steps for understanding exposure and assessing vulnerability and risk.
Cultural Tourism Enterprise Training Program
This self-paced training series is for Indigenous tourism entrepreneurs, operators, and suppliers in the U.S., such as campground operators, guides, and artisans, who want to share their cultural heritage with tourists and travelers.
Developed by the GW International Institute of Tourism Studies in partnership with the Native American Development Corporation and Triia, the program is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Minority Business Development Agency.
This flexible, non-degree, non-credit-bearing series is designed to meet the needs of Native entrepreneurs.