WEST PALM BEACH, FLA.—3 Pillar Solutions has announced its launch of their new online course “Introduction to Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism”, which offers a comprehensive and affordable avenue for those in hospitality to incorporate sustainability fully into their operations and sales strategies.
The course is designed to provide knowledge in sustainable operations, which include: sales and marketing opportunities, food and beverage, housekeeping, purchasing, creating policies, monitoring and measuring data, building operations, health and wellness, stakeholder engagement strategies, benefit of purpose-driven companies, sustainable destinations, environmental and social governance, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030, and eco-certification opportunities.
No technical or previous knowledge is required. The course is for anyone who wishes to enhance their knowledge and skill set, add value to their current or future employer, those who are suppliers to the industry, and for hoteliers and destination management organizations of any size.
Author and presenter of the course, Kathy Sue McGuire, said, “Knowledge of sustainable hospitality and tourism is a 21st century business imperative. We wanted to accomplish two things with this course; provide a DIY, comprehensive training program, and price it at just $250, which we hope will advance sustainability in this industry, particularly in the United States.”
Total of 28 Lessons
This course is being hosted by the International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP). There are 28 lessons and 11 interviews with leaders in their field, and how they are successfully applying and benefiting from sustainable hospitality and tourism operations. Each lesson is between 5 to 15 minutes in length for a total of 5 hours of content. The quiz is optional, but a Certificate will be provided by ISSP for those who pass the quiz. Learn more about the course here: https://www.sustainabilityprofessionals.org/sustainable-hospitality.
Roger Amidon, General Manager at the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa and interviewee in the course said, “We have received many benefits since 3 Pillar Solutions helped us achieve our Green Key Global certification. Our team members know we care about them and our community, we reduced a lot of our expenses, and our sales team can differentiate us from other properties.”
The International Society of Sustainability Professionals empowers professionals to advance sustainability in organizations and communities around the globe by engaging in three mission-critical activities: Collaboration, Capacity Building, and Partnering Toward Goals. You can learn more here: https://www.sustainabilityprofessionals.org/.
Kathy Sue McGuire is the Principal of 3 Pillar Solutions, a hospitality and tourism consulting service specializing in obtaining globally recognized certifications for their clients. Kathy is an award-winning sustainable development professional with credentials from the International Society of Sustainability Professionals, a Climate Reality Leader, and LEED Green Associate, with 15+ years of progressive experience and a proven track record of implementing sustainability programs for business, hospitality and tourism, meetings and events, golf tournaments and course management, and sporting and entertainment events, that save money and increase brand awareness. You can learn more here: https://www.3pillarsolutions.com/.
