Course Curriculum
Discover how your role goes beyond bookings—learn how to influence positive change in the industry and become a trusted advocate for responsible travel.
Get equipped with essential knowledge, tools, and frameworks to identify truly sustainable experiences and partners.
Master the art of framing sustainability in ways that resonate with your clients—without overwhelming or losing the sale.
Explore trends, certifications, and evolving expectations so you can stay informed and lead with confidence.
Apply what you’ve learned through real-world examples and booking scenarios that blend impact with great customer service.
Wrap up your learning journey with key insights, downloadable resources, and next steps to take your sustainable travel game to the next level.
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Learning Objectives
Become a leader in sustainable tourism by mastering the skills, tools, and insights needed to confidently promote and sell responsible travel. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped to align your services with global sustainability standards, connect with conscious travelers, and drive real impact through your travel business.
Understand Your Role in Responsible Travel
Discover how travel advisors influence tourism sustainability and why your recommendations matter. Learn the core principles of sustainable tourism and how your role supports global and local positive change.
Build Your Sustainable Travel Toolkit
Gain practical tools, criteria, and resources to identify, vet, and recommend travel products that meet sustainability standards like GSTC. Explore partnerships, labels, and certifications to strengthen your offerings.
Connect, Communicate, and Inspire
Learn how to effectively communicate the value of sustainable travel to clients—both online and in person. Stay current with global trends, use digital tools to build community, and become a trusted voice in the responsible travel movement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our courses are designed to be interactive, engaging, and practical. You’ll experience a mix of multimedia content, real-world problem-solving exercises, and interactive assignments. Assessments include knowledge checks throughout the course and scenario-based questions at the end of each lesson. Don’t worry—these are all designed to help you learn and are not scored, so they won’t impact your course completion status.
Since our courses are fully online, you’ll just need a computer or tablet with internet access. No special software licenses are required—everything you need is accessible through your browser. If you have any specific questions about technical requirements, feel free to reach out!
Our courses are led by experienced instructional designers who specialize in making sustainability education both effective and enjoyable. While the courses are fully online, you can learn more about the talented team behind them on our About page, where we share their backgrounds, qualifications, and the unique expertise they bring to the table.
Our courses are designed to be flexible, so you can take multiple courses at once without any scheduling conflicts. Plus, each course is self-contained and doesn’t require prior experience or knowledge from other courses, making it easy to jump in and start learning.
It's just a single payment of $149.00. There are no hidden fees or extra payments required—you get full access to the course content with that one payment!
We understand that plans can change! If you need to cancel or withdraw from a course, please contact us as soon as possible. Our refund policy varies depending on how far you are into the course, but we’re here to help and can work with you to find the best solution. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] if you have any suggestions, concerns or questions.
We offer two ways for you to share your feedback:
- Short Survey: A quick survey is available to request feedback about your experience after completing the course content.
- Review Form: You can rate the course on a scale of 1 to 5 stars and leave comments about your learning experience.
Some submitted reviews may be selected to appear on the course’s landing page to help inform future learners.
"What stood out to me was how the course connected big sustainability goals to the everyday work of travel advisors. From client conversations to supplier choices, I now see every step as an opportunity to lead with purpose and make a real impact."
Luis Navarro
Luxury Travel Specialist
Andrea López
Independent Travel Advisor
Kevin Rojas
Remote Travel Consultant
Sofía Méndez
Boutique Agency Owner
Why enroll in "Sustainable Travel Advisors: Booking the Future of Responsible Travel"?
This course equips travel advisors with the practical tools and future-forward insights they need to champion sustainability through every client interaction. Whether you're booking a weekend getaway or a month-long adventure, you’ll learn how to turn travel into a force for good.
- Unique Focus: Specifically for travel advisors—not guides or general agents.
- No Overlap: Complements “Guide for Guides” (ESG) and “Sustainability 101 for Travel Agents”
- Future-Ready: Designed to stay relevant for 1–2 years and beyond
- Client-Centric: Empowers advisors to make a real impact through every booking
