VESURTE Programme- UK Meeting Wednesday morning Introductions, What we each want from the project, and can give to the project Project – aim, objectives, results Action from last meeting Programme for this meeting Website New College Stamford Preparation Discussion on key questions Wednesday afternoon New College Stamford – Travel and Tourism, Art and Design students, Lecturers

VESURTE Programme- UK Meeting Thursday morning Review and Report on New College Stamford visit Discussion on key questions Rutland Water Case Study Thursday afternoon Rutland Cycling, Rutland Water New College Stamford/ Stamford Endowed Schools – Student debate on Sustainable Tourism New College Stamford, Principal

VESURTE Programme- UK Meeting Friday morning Review and Report on Rutland Water, New College Stamford visit Discussion on key questions Learning programmes Special events Friday afternoon Rutland Water Birdwatching and Environmental Education Centre Review and report of meeting Plan and programme for next meeting Certificates of attendance

Key questions for meeting? 1)What can we learn from each other and the best European practice? 2)What is sustainable tourism, and related forms of tourism? 3)What sustainable tourism courses occur in each partner country? 4)How can we use certification schemes for teaching? and what are they in each partner country? 5)How can case studies help learners? 6)What practical activities (questionnaires, surveys, interviews and videos) can learners do? 7)What competencies are needed by the rural sustainable tourism sector? 8)How can we find out the needs of learners? 9)What should be the structure of a module or course?

1 What can we learn from each other and the best European practice – about Education for Sustainable Rural Tourism? Presentations to and from students on Wed. afternoon

2 What is sustainable tourism, and related forms of tourism? Presentation

3 What sustainable tourism courses occur in each partner country? Level 3 BTEC Travel and Tourism: Module 12 – Responsible Tourism

Level 3 BTEC Module 12 – Responsible Tourism

What sustainable tourism courses occur in each partner country? Green Edge This one day programme will provide you with an understanding of the importance of green tourism and with the skills and knowledge to start implementing green actions that work for your business. The reasons for being green and why it matters to your bottom line Management actions to deliver green tourism The key environmental impacts on your business and how to tackle them Reducing costs and impacts—top energy and water saving tips Working with suppliers— how to manage staff, suppliers and operations in line with your green aims Adding a distinctive local feel—learn why being an active part of your community could help create a more sustainable destination Marketing and communicating your green credentials Help in developing a green tourism policy and clear action plans to make immediate impact.

4 How can we use certification schemes for teaching? and what are they in each partner country?

UK Certification Green Tourism Business Scheme Example of a green tourism business

Green Tourism Business Scheme 150 Measures, Opportunities 1- Compulsory 2- Management and Marketing 3- Social Involvement and Communication 4- Energy 5- Using water wisely 6- Purchasing 7- Waste 8 – Travel 9 - Natural and Cultural Heritage 10- Innovation

EU Ecolabel for tourist accommodations

5 How can case studies help learners?

6 What practical activities (questionnaires, surveys, interviews and videos) can learners do?

7 What competencies are needed by the rural sustainable tourism sector? How do they fit with sustainable development competencies? Systems thinking – links, systems, interdependence Futures thinking – future, long-term impacts and effects, vision Local, global thinking – scaling up and down, consequences Critical thinking – questioning, evidence, uncertainty, precaution Positive thinking – solutions, creativity, innovation Ethical thinking: fairness – justice, rights, peace, harmony, tolerance Ethical thinking: variety – biological and cultural diversity, tolerance Ethical thinking: care – for oneself, others and the planet, wholeness Cooperative working – consensus-building, conflict resolution, partnership, teamwork Behaviour changing – lifestyle, sufficiency, transition Match the 12 EU principles of sustainable tourism with some of these??

8 How can we find out the needs of learners?

9 What should be the structure of a module or course?