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Your journey to more sustainable water management
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Your journey to more sustainable water management

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Format

100% Online

Schedule

6 hours

Language

English

Duration

3 weeks

Price

€0

Institution

Booking.com

This course, created by the UN World Tourism Organisation in collaboration with Booking.com, provides a comprehensive introduction to sustainable water management for accommodation providers. It covers essential topics like water stewardship, footprint calculation, and efficient technologies, offering practical tips and industry best practices. Featuring five interactive modules, this 100% online course is designed to help you grasp and implement effective water management strategies for your accommodation.

Important Information:

  • Applications open: Anytime
  • Priority deadline: Anytime

If you would like to enroll multiple users or need more information about this course, please contact us!

toa@ie.edu

What you'll learn

Understand water stewardship and footprint concepts.
Calculate and track water consumption.
Learn staff and guest engagement strategies.
Explore water-efficient solutions and technologies.
Discover practical examples and best practices from global accommodations.

Course content

Module 1
The Importance of Water Stewardship
Introduction to water stewardship principles.
Understanding the global impact of water consumption.
Case studies of successful water stewardship initiatives.
Module 2
How to Calculate and Track Your Water Consumption
Methods for calculating water footprint.
Tools and technologies for tracking water use.
Interpreting data to improve water management.
Module 3
A Guide to Educating Your Staff and Guests
Strategies for effective staff training on water conservation.
Techniques for engaging guests in water-saving practices.
Developing educational materials and campaigns.
Module 4
A Guide to Water-efficient Solutions
Overview of water-efficient technologies and practices.
Implementing rainwater harvesting and recycling systems.
Evaluating the cost-effectiveness of various solutions.
Module 5
A Guide to Recycling and Reusing Water
Techniques for water recycling and reuse.
Case studies of successful water reuse programs.
Best practices for integrating recycling into operations.

WHO IS THIS PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR?

This program is tailored for accommodation providers, hospitality professionals, and individuals interested in sustainable water management. It benefits supply managers, community managers, SMEs, and short-term rental owners seeking to enhance their water management practices. The course offers practical insights and inspiration, making it ideal for both beginners and those already on a sustainability journey. Through engaging online content, including videos, readings, and quizzes, participants will build a solid foundation in water stewardship.

Meet our instructors

XAVIER FONT
XAVIER FONT

Professor of Professor of Sustainability Marketing at the University of Surrey

Xavier is a professor, researcher and consultant specializing in sustainable tourism production and consumption. With expert knowledge on everything from sustainable tourism certification to sustainability marketing and policies, his work has been widely published. He serves as an advisor in the Travalyst coalition, where he uses his research experience to inform efforts and help stakeholders align on sustainability frameworks for the supply chain of the tourism sector.

PIET SNOECK
PIET SNOECK

Senior consultant, ERM

Piet is an ERM Technical Director with 20 years of professional EHS consulting experience. Based in Antwerp (Belgium), he works for major industrial clients with focus on integrated water management and project finance. Piet has a strong background in auditing, transaction services, portfolio liability management and EEHS management systems. Being an AWS certified water expert, he helps industrial clients in managing their water risks and implementing water stewardship programs. He supports the industry implementing their sustainability objectives on water, from water strategy development over water risk assessments to the co-creation of context based targets in close collaboration with the wider stakeholders.

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