This module provides you with insights into how tourism is connected with global water security and scarcity. The module dives deeper into water consumption in hotels by outlining direct and indirect water consumption. It shows to what extend water is a cost factor in hotels and how to achieve cost savings through water savings. By introducing the water management cycle, the process towards implementing a successful water management in a hotel is demonstrated. Finally, measures on how to involve the staff and guests in contributing to the aim of saving precious water resources are pointed out.
The course is intended for tourism professionals in management positions and anyone interested in the topic.
- You will be able to identify the connection between worldwide water security and tourism
- You will learn how to examine and manage water consumption in your hotel
- You will understand how to engage staff and customers in contributing to water saving