Sustainability in Tourism

Grants for Tourism Businesses |up to €5,600 for sustainable tourism businesses offered by CCCI

Grants for Tourism Businesses As the Deputy Minister of Tourism, has recently stated, "The challenge is for all those  involved in the tourism industry to understand the need to move all together towards a model of  sustainable tourism development, before we are 'punished' by visitors". Gone are the days when  traveling was all about escaping and enjoyment. Today, a growing number of travelers are  recognizing the impact of their actions on environment and local people, and choose sustainable certified accommodation and tourism experiences.  The CCCI, recognizing the urgent need for tourism businesses to transition to sustainable business  practices, announces the launch of the I-STARS Grants Scheme for Tourism Businesses.  The scheme is addressed to tourism businesses of any sector and the grant amount reaches up to  €5,600 per business. Applications can only be submitted online (https://bit.ly/ISTARSapplication), while the deadline is  25th October 2023, 6pm.   The Grants Scheme is implemented in Cyprus by the CCCI within...

Cybersecurity Awareness

Cybersecurity Awareness -14 & 16 November 2023

Cybersecurity Awareness Webinar 14 & 16 November 2023 Cybersecurity Awareness of employees should be one of the major priorities of the companies as attacks are undoubtedly one of the fastest growing forms of crime worldwide. In today's digital world, the need for employees to understand cyber risks has become increasingly important. In the EU cyber security act, this is defined as "the activities required to protect network and information systems, the users of those systems and other persons affected by cyber threats.   If you are interested in the Cybersecurity seminar, contact us Description of the training program Application Form ...

Food Waste Management System

Food Waste Management System -18 October 2023

Food Waste Management System Webinar 18 October  2023 The need to manage food waste though a Food Waste Management System, is more relevant than ever in the context of sustainability. Just consider that according to current researches almost 8.9% of the world's population is hungry. Food waste also means that all the natural resources used to grow, process, package, transport and market food are lost. In addition, the food industry produces around 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions, emitting around 3.3 GT per year, which, if it was a country, would make it the third largest emitting country in the world. Therefore, we all have a specific role on the Food Waste and this training will provide the means to reduce it through a successful Food Waste Management System.  If you are interested in the Food Waste Management seminar, contact us Description of the training program Application Form ...

Training of the Internal Protection and Prevention Services Team (ΕΣΥΠΠ)

Training of the Internal Protection and Prevention Services Team (ΕΣΥΠΠ)- 20 September 2023

Training of the Internal Protection and Prevention Services Team (ΕΣΥΠΠ) Webinar: 20/09, 27/09, 04/10, 11/10, 18/10, 25/10 2023 On 2nd of April of 2021, the House of Representatives approved the New Directives  158/2021 regarding the Occupational Health & Safety committees which need to be applied by all the organizations that are activated in Cyprus. The directives require each company to establish a committee which will be consisted by well trained staff members who will be responsible to identify, prevent, monitor and manage risks and incidents in the workplace.  More specifically, the mandatory training of the committee members (called ΕΣΥΠΠ -Internal Services for Prevention and Protection) will help in the: Compliance with Legal Requirements Ensuring of high levels of safety Reduction of accidents and occupational diseases  Improving efficiency Maintaining a good position of the company in the industry and gaining a competitive advantage If you are interested in the specific training program please do nit...

Carbon Foot Print Calculation

Carbon Foot Print Calculation – 04 October 2023

Carbon Foot Print Calculation Webinar 04 October 2023 The implementation of the Kyoto Protocol on Environment and Climate Change has led the countries of the developed world to take action to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In this context, there is an increasing need to measure the carbon footprint of products and services. Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to quantify the emissions in their business using calculation methods which can be analyzed in order to achieve the required improvement for the prevention of the climate change.   If you are interested in the Carbon Foot print seminar, contact us Description of the training program Application Form ...

Sustainable Tourism Development - Criteria for Certification

Sustainable Tourism Development -Criteria for Certification – 14 & 15 November 2023

Sustainable Tourism Development - Criteria for Certification Part A (theoretical): 14 & 15 November 2023 Part B (practical): will be specified with each participant accordingly and it will take place at each company's facilities The new trends for the upcoming years in tourism, according to recent studies, will be: An ever-increasing trend for individual trips - Search and development of alternative forms of tourism - Decreasing average age of tourists - Prioritizing health, safety but also environmental factors for the choice of a destination. The economic and energy crisis, the inflationary pressures affecting all of Europe, war and geopolitical instability impose a different perspective on tourism. Sustainable tourism development is the great challenge of our time. The overall objective of this training program is to provide tourism executives with the necessary knowledge and tools to: 1.become familiar with, assimilate and utilize the criteria and indicators of sustainability tourism, so that they are encouraged to plan and...