Supporting Students & Tourism Professionals From Countries in the Mekong Region
Are You Looking For A Great Career In Tomorrow’s Tourism Industry?
Join the world’s first online course on Climate Friendly Travel – destined to become the “New Normal” in a Post-Pandemic, cleaner, greener, more responsible future. Prepare for careers in Sustainable Transport & Hospitality, or maybe government policy development, or destination management? Discover Climate Friendly Travel and how it fits with the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement.
- Explore Europe’s Green Deal and similar new Green regional policy thinking.
- Consider how transport can grow and become Climate Neutral.
- Study how clean energy will transform hotels and entertainment.
- See the benefits to local community livelihoods and nature conservation – as well the costs.
- Learn in interactive sessions with some of the top lecturers from around the world.
- Qualify for a year’s work experience with one of our leading-edge Sustainability Partners.
- Acquire new skills and qualifications to prepare for tomorrow’s Tourism industry.
FACULTY
Guest Lecturers
Dr Susanne Becken
Griffith University / Science Investment Adviser, NZ Dept of Conservation
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Dr Harold Goodwin
Adviser to the World Travel Market on its Responsible Tourism programme
Prof. Ian Yeoman
Assoc. Professor (Futurologist), Victoria University of Wellington
Jeff Poole
Director Advocacy WTTC, Former Director General CANSO
Rose Mukogo
Fmr. Director of Research of the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority & Board member ZIMPARKS
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Ignace Schops
Director of RLKM, Belgium's largest national park, and President of the EUROPARC Federation
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Chris Lyle
CEO, Air Transport Economics
Sean Owens
Tourism Lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan University. Fmr. Sustainable Product Manager, TUI
Paul Wilke
CEO, Upright Position Communications. Fmr VP Communications VISA
Valere Tjolle
Founder Totem Tourism, editor of VISION on Sustainable Tourism newswire
Dan Morrell
CEO, CHANT Live, founder Future Forests, Climate Change campaigner & entrepreneur
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Prof Yao Wang
Dir Research Center for Climate & Energy Finance, Central U Finance & Economics, & Dep SG China’s Green Finance Committee
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Carlos Moreira
Founder Chairman CEO of WISeKey, UN Expert on Cyber-Security and Trust Models
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Alex Rayner
CEO, SmartData.travel / Amadeus
Staff
Prof. Geoffrey Lipman
Course Director & President SUNx Malta
David Pace
Course Coordinator, Senior Lecturer Institute of Tourism Studies
Olly Wheatcroft
Program Manager SUNx Manager
Programme Focus
The world’s first course dedicated to Tourism & Climate Resilience. Students with a passion for Sustainable Travel & Tourism will:
- Understand why Climate Change is a dominant issue on the global agenda and recognize its major impact on Travel & Tourism
- Follow the development and the science behind the impact of Climate Change on the components of Travel & Tourism - transport, hospitality services and destination activity.
- Learn theoretical and practical aspects of Green Development strategy, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- Understand the key elements of Climate Friendly Travel and how it will help transform the sector to meet the Paris carbon reduction targets.
- Prepare for roles in companies, communities, and government, implementing long-term transformation.
MQF LEVEL 4
120 ECVET
2 SEMESTERS + 1 YEAR IITP / LITP
120 ECVET
2 SEMESTERS + 1 YEAR IITP / LITP
Entry Requirements
EITHER
Successful completion of one of ITS’ Certificate Study Programmes (MQF Level 3).
OR
5 O level subjects at MQF level 3 (SSC&P level 3); of which (i) English language is compulsory, (ii) 2 O level subjects must include Environmental Studies, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics, and/or Hospitality. For definition of MQF levels and grades, refer to page 64.
OR
Apply as a mature student, at least 23 years of age by the beginning of the academic year applied for, and subject to proficiency and/or aptitude tests as per direction of the ITS. The ITS also reserves the right to subject the candidate for an interview prior to acceptance.
COSTS
Free for Maltese Students
€2,500 for EU students
€3,500 for Non-EU students
JOB ROLES MAY INCLUDE
- Climate Friendly Travel Trainer
- Sustainability Officer
- Corporate Social Responsibility Officer
To discuss the Diploma with our colleagues at the Institute of Tourism Studies, please leave your details below and we will get in touch. If you wish to apply for the course directly with ITS please click here.
