Three-day seminars-trainings on "Good Travel Seal" program for the hospitality sector of Uzbekistan completed
From April 29 to May 1 this year, the Hampton by Hilton Tashkent hotel successfully hosted sustainable tourism training seminars organized by the Association of Private Tourism Agencies of Uzbekistan (APTA) with support of the USAID's Future Growth Initiative Project. These events are designed to raise awareness and competencies in the field of sustainable tourism among representatives of the hospitality industry.
European experts in the field of sustainable tourism - Anula Galewska and Anastasia Shkarupa - acted as the leading speakers. They shared valuable knowledge and practical skills necessary to implement the principles of sustainable development in the work of hotel complexes.
The training participants were introduced to a wide range of topics, from the basics of sustainable tourism, awareness of the Good Travel Seal program, to more specific aspects such as sustainable procurement, social responsibility, creating good working conditions, preservation of cultural heritage, introduction to environmental management, waste management, as well as marketing and communication strategies.
The first two days of the seminars were dedicated to the theoretical part, where participants studied principles and methods in depth. The third day was aimed at practical application of the acquired knowledge: the participants conducted an entry audit in two hotels, where they assessed their current state in the context of sustainable development.
At the end of the training, the participants gave their presentations outlining the developed recommendations for hotels to improve sustainability.
These recommendations are aimed at helping hotel establishments not only to improve their environmental performance, but also to strengthen their position in the tourism market by increasing their attractiveness to conscious travelers.
Thus, Good Travel Seal trainings have opened new opportunities for sustainable development of the hospitality industry in Uzbekistan, providing key tools and knowledge for long-term prosperity in tourism.