Sustainable Tourism Network

🌿 A warm welcome to 360 Travel Design, Ryan Lodges and The Brehon Hotel who have joined the Sustainable Tourism Network! 🚍✨ We are thrilled to be working with you on your journey to becoming sustainable tourism businesses. 🌱🏆 You're in great company as our network, community, and knowledge-sharing continue to grow, transforming the Irish tourism industry into one that gives back more than it takes. 🇮🇪💚 #SustainableTourism #EcoFriendlyTravel #TourismIreland #SustainabilityInAction The Brehon Hotel & Spa 360 Travel Design Éabha Murphy Alice Thompson Neil Grant Claudia Anton Lars Hendrich

December 1️⃣st 🗓️ Are you traveling this month to discover new places? Or gather with family or friends? During December, many people head to different destinations. That’s why I-STARS makes you aware of 5️⃣ tips to make your trips as sustainable as possible: ✅🚃 Choose sustainable transportation methods: use public transport like trains or buses, or carpool. ✅ 🧳 Pack light: bring only what you need to reduce the weight of your transportation. Every kilo counts! ✅ ♻️ Use reusable products: avoid single-use packaging. ✅🥘 Explore local cuisine: discover the flavors of your destination and support KM0 products and the region's economy. ✅🚴♀️ Join local and sustainable activities: participate in activities that respect local traditions and minimize environmental impact. With I-STARS, let’s travel smart, live sustainably, and leave a positive mark on every journey. 🌍✨ European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)  Cyprus Chamber of Commerce & Industry INSULEUR .  OTIE - Observatory on Tourism for Islands Economy  Fundació Mallorca Turisme  Vagabond Tours Ltd #VirtualLibrary #Europe #EUCofunded #responsibletourism #responsiblebusiness #sustainabletravel #Inspiration #RegisterNow #Tourism

🌿✨ Transform Your Tourism Business with the I-STARS Virtual Library! ✨🌿 Discover a wealth of practical resources to help your tourism business become more sustainable. From energy management to stakeholder engagement, find everything you need to start your journey towards sustainability. The I-STARS Virtual Library is online and completely free! Why should you check it out?  ✅ Save Costs: Learn how to reduce expenses through energy efficiency. ✅ Attract Eco-Conscious Travelers: Implement practices that appeal to a growing market. ✅ Get Inspired: Read success stories from other tourism SMEs. ✅ Stay Informed: Keep up with the latest EU policies and initiatives. Recommended Resource To Get You Inspired: "9 Tips For Greening Your Office Space!" Join the conversation! Share your sustainability tips and experiences in the comments below. 🌍💬 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d9-tn62w European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)  Cyprus Chamber of Commerce & Industry INSULEUR .  OTIE - Observatory on Tourism for Islands Economy  Fundació Mallorca Turisme  Vagabond Tours Ltd #SustainableTourism #GreenBusiness #TourismSMEs #ISTARS #EcoFriendly #Sustainability

🌱 We are thrilled that Fiona McKenna - Co Clare's Sustainable Destination Development Officer - will join us at our upcoming Inspiring Sustainable Tourism Conference on 23 January 2025! 🎉 Fiona's role with the local authority of Co Clare is the first of its kind in Ireland. Fiona is focused on achieving a sustainable destination certification for Co Clare in line with Clare’s Tourism Strategy 2030. Fiona holds a PhD in Sustainable Tourism Destination Management from the Atlantic Technological University, Sligo. Her PhD looked at Sustainable Tourism Indicator Systems and her research centres on supporting tourism destinations by collecting baseline data on indicators to monitor the impacts of tourism and develop strategies to address sustainability challenges, including climate change mitigation. Fiona also holds a BSc in Biology from Hawaii Pacific University (HPU) and a Masters in Environmental Sustainability from University College Dublin (UCD). Fiona is invested in developing strategies that create more sustainable practices within tourism that respect and collaborate with local communities, preserve cultural heritage, and protect natural environments. We are really looking forward to gaining insight into this field thanks to Fiona's extensive knowledge. 🌟 🔗 Don’t miss out! Get your ticket today! 🔗 Ticket Price: €145 + VAT https://lnkd.in/esyUQMwE 💡 *Sustainable Tourism Network member discount available: An additional 20% discount applies for members. Email info@sustainabletourismnetwork.ie for your member discount BEFORE booking your ticket. Member discount cannot be refunded after ticket booking. We look forward to seeing you there! #SustainableTourism #InspiringConference #EcoTourism #Conference2025 #DestinationManagement #SustainableDestination The Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark Clare County Council Visit Clare Atlantic Technological University University College Dublin

Collaboration is a cornerstone of sustainability! Sharing views, ideas, experiences, and thoughts across businesses, industries, policymakers, and educators is how we all learn and grow. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that tomorrow, the Sustainable Tourism Network’s General Manager, Lauren Keogh, will be representing us at @Griffith College’s programme validation event for their exciting new BA (Hons) in Sustainable Tourism Management! Together, we’re shaping a sustainable future for tourism. #Sustainability #Collaboration #SustainableTourism #Education #GriffithCollege #FutureLeaders #Networking Griffith College Alumni Network Griffith College Dublin Griffith College Cork

OPEN CALL for Tourism micro-enterprises working in coastal regions! 🌊 Are you a micro-enterprise (employing less than 10 people)? 🌊 Are you working in tourism in a coastal region? (i.e. accommodation, transportation, cultural activities, day trips, food & beverage etc) 🌊 Are you interested in practical, industry-led training in digital skills? Our (free) DIBEST programme (Digital Innovation for Blue Enterprise & Social Tourism) provides #training #mentoring and #supports to micro-SMEs. It is industry-led, and was specifically designed for busy tourism businesses to help you develop your #digitalskills. Beginning in January 2025, DIBEST will run across four countries: Ireland, France, Spain and Portugal and there are only 20 Irish slots available. If you are interested, apply today, as we are happy to report there has already been a lot of interest! : ) RDI Hub Kerry MacConnell Fionnuala O Callaghan Liam Cronin Western Development Commission Ciara Herity Munster Technological University Ann Fitzgerald Mary Rose Stafford Dr. Aisling Ward Shirley Millar (Sheehan) Feargus Dunne Fiona Tobin Fiona Scott-Hayward Dr Sophie Price Dingle Hub CE4RT ST3ER Rebecca Toomey Aoibheann Boyle Sustainable Tourism Network Maurice Bergin FIHI Grainne Kelliher IKC3 - Ireland's Knowledge Centre for Carbon, Climate and Community Action Climarerasmus Fáilte Ireland Sacred Heart University Údarás na Gaeltachta WorkLiveVisitKerry (discoverkerry.com) Barry Rogers Nollaig Fahy Cuilcagh Lakelands UNESCO Global Geopark Need more info? Check out the information attached, our website or email the Munster Technological University team on regenerativetourism@mtu.ie Find out more and apply on the DIBEST website: https://lnkd.in/eZJWFDxs

We are thrilled to announce that Hometree's Ray Ó Foghlú will be joining us as a contributor at our Inspiring Sustainable Tourism Conference on 23 January 2025! 🎉 Ray is the development lead at nature restoration charity Hometree which is based in Ennistymon, Co Clare. What began as a tree-planting charity grew into a project that endeavours to deeply connect people with nature, and facilitates a wide variety of fundamental projects to address both Ireland’s declining biodiversity and the unfolding climate challenge. Ray runs the charity’s farm programmes, such as Illaun FarmForest EIP, as well as their cultural projects, including Dinnseanchas & Ardnaculla Summer School. His background is in environmental science where he specialised in forestry policy and practise. Ray’s areas of interest are forest ecology, native woodland restoration, farm woodland integration, and the role of culture in change. He is a 2021 Nuffield scholar, where he looked into the barriers to afforestation. We can't wait to learn so much from Ray in January. Don’t miss out! Get your ticket today. Ticket Price: €145 + VAT https://lnkd.in/esyUQMwE *Sustainable Tourism Network member discount available: An additional 20% discount applies for members. Email info@sustainabletourismnetwork.ie for your member discount BEFORE booking your ticket. Member discount cannot be refunded after ticket booking. We look forward to seeing you there! #SustainableTourism 🌍 #InspiringConference ✨ #Hometree 🌳 #NatureRestoration 🍃 #ClimateAction 🌎 #Biodiversity 🌱 #ForestEcology 🌲 #NativeWoodland 🌿 #FarmWoodlandIntegration 🚜 #CulturalChange 🎭 #EnvironmentalLeadership 🌾 #GreenFuture 🌟 #TourismForGood 🏞 #Ireland 🌠 Clare County Council The Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark Burren Ecotourism Network Farming for Nature Armada Hotel Business For Biodiversity Ireland

Big congrats to our amazing members CIE Tours, Abbey - The Destination Experts and Guinness Storehouse. These three businesses have just earned our Energy and Carbon badge! This milestone brings them one step further on their sustainability journey and reflects their dedication to sustainable tourism and environmental responsibility. Join us in celebrating their commitment to a greener and better future! 🌍💚 And check out our website - https://lnkd.in/e9yedifR - and get to know all of the great Irish tourism companies that are working hard to maximise their positive impacts and minimise their negative ones. #Sustainability #SustainableTourism #GreenTourism #CarbonFootprint #EnvironmentalAwareness ITOA Inbound Tourism Operators Association Ireland AVEA - Association of Visitor Experiences & Attractions Dublin Convention Bureau Ken Lyons Gavin Cahill Stephen Cotter Dervla O'Neill Sarah Luckie Eimear Gallagher Andy Edge Joe Higgins Darren Byrne

We are looking forward to attending the Ireland's Association for Adventure Tourism Conference in the The Gleneagle Hotel over the next two days. Tomorrow we will have a stand at the Showcase & Networking Session. If you are attending, look out for us! Aoibheann will be at our stand and ready to take any questions you might have on how we can help your business take the next step in becoming a more sustainable tourism business. Come find us! We look forward to connecting. Ireland's Association for Adventure Tourism WorkLiveVisitKerry (discoverkerry.com) Tourism Northern Ireland #SustainableTourismNetwork #IAAT24 #AdventureTourism #InspiringSustainableTourism #Networking #Sustainability #SustainableTourism #SustainableBusiness #DiscoverKerry #TourismNorthernIreland

We are thrilled to announce that Bronagh O’Rourke of the Burren Farm Experience will join us at the Inspiring Sustainable Tourism Conference on 23 January 2025! Who is Bronagh? Bronagh is a qualified eco-tour guide and conservation ranger with a passion for wellness and the environment. She has transformed her family farm into a hub for sustainable tourism and premium-quality food production, all while promoting biodiversity and climate change solutions. Established in 2019, the Burren Farm Experience tour business enables people to gain insight into the history and formation of the farm and the landscape of the Burren. Bronagh also created the Burren Premium Beef brand in 2020 and sells their Angus and Hereford beef directly to restaurants and online customers. The business works with a local artisan butcher and delivers orders directly to the door. Both the beef and tourism businesses have evolved into highly sought-after, award-winning products which complement each other. Bronagh's long-term strategy is to improve the land for biodiversity and embrace climate change mitigation measures such as carbon sequestration through the protection of their woodlands. Bronagh's Vision: Bronagh is committed to biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and creating meaningful, nature-filled experiences for her visitors. Burren Farm Experience is a member of the Sustainable Tourism Network. Don’t miss this inspiring event! Ticket Price: €145 + VAT Sustainable Tourism Network members enjoy a 20% discount. Email: info@sustainabletourismnetwork.ie for your discount BEFORE booking. Get your ticket today! https://lnkd.in/esyUQMwE We can’t wait to see you there! #SustainableTourism #InspiringConference #EcoTourism #FarmToTable #SustainableFarming #CircularEconomy #IrishCulinary #ZeroWaste #Conference2025 Burren Farm Experience Bronagh O'Rourke Clare County Council Burren Ecotourism Network The Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark Tina O'Dwyer Shannon Region Conference and Sports Bureau Visit Clare