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Sustainable Tourism Network Leading network for sustainable & responsible tourism businesses in Ireland. GSTC-aligned training programmes. Formerly known as Sustainable Travel Ireland.

Annual Inspiring Sustainable Tourism Conference held annually. Sustainable Tourism Network’s main goal is to assist tourism enterprises to manage tourism more sustainably. We strive to help companies minimise their environmental impacts, while recognising and gaining from the benefits and cost advantages derived from being green. Our ultimate aim is to protect and enhance the environment and to improve the wellbeing of communities in local areas.

22/04/2025

Some fab news this Earth Day!

🎉 Take a HUGE BOW Brendan Vacations 🌟!

We're thrilled to announce that you have achieved GOLD certification with the Sustainable Tourism Network following an independent third party audit🏅

This certification criteria is aligned with a recognised standard by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council - GSTC.

We hope you will display your Gold Award with pride. Your commitment to raising awareness amongst your team and guests as well as prioritising meaningful local experiences has been inspiring.

Here's to many more sustainable tourism milestones ahead! 🌿

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27/03/2025

Join us for a webinar exploring How HVO Can Help Reduce Your Carbon Footprint.

Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) is a drop-in alternative to diesel that seamlessly powers transport & heating systems. HVO is intended as an interim step to allow fossil fuel users switch - as a bridging strategy - to a lower emissions outcome until a suitable long-term alternative is available at cost-effective levels.

This webinar which is supported by Inver Community features expert insights from:
- Ken Lyons, CIE Tours
- Eugene Garrihy, Dublin Bay Cruises
- Daniel FitzPatrick, Inver Energy Ireland

The discussion will be moderated by Jerry Purcell, Future - Consulting Firm

When? Tuesday, 8 April | 3 PM - 4 PM
Cost? Free for STN members | €20 + VAT for non-members

Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kJ_8T1wKS-mp0x6LnLt6bA
(Non-members will receive a payment link.)

Irish Tourism Industry Confederation - ITIC Ireland's Association for Adventure Tourism Kerry Convention Bureau Visit the Burren Visit Clare Visit the Burren

26/03/2025

🌿 A warm welcome to Adams & Butler - Hallmark of Luxury Travel who have joined the Sustainable Tourism Network! ✨

We are thrilled to be working with you on your journey to becoming a sustainable tourism business. 🌱

You're in great company as our network, community, and knowledge-sharing continue to grow, transforming the Irish tourism industry into one that gives back more than it takes. 🇮🇪💚

If you've got FOMO, we'd love to welcome your tourism business to our community too. You can visit our website www.sustainabletourismnetwork.ie to find out more about member benefits or organise a chat with Aoibheann about signing up: https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/719ff1722955475aab0fdff1d139f052%40sustainabletourismnetwork.ie/meetingtype/3fde564c-477f-4330-90d7-a473dbb147ae?anonymous

21/03/2025

🚀 How HVO Can Drive Sustainable Tourism 🌍♻

📢 Join us for an insightful webinar on HVO and how it can help reduce your carbon footprint!

🔎 What is HVO?
Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) is a cleaner, drop-in alternative to diesel that seamlessly powers transport & heating systems.

🎤 Hear from industry leaders!
Supported by Inver Community, this webinar features expert insights from:
✅ Ken Lyons, CIE Tours
✅ Eugene Garrihy, Dublin Bay Cruises
✅ Daniel Fitzpatrick, Inver Energy

💡 Why attend?
✔ Learn real-world benefits & practical insights
✔ Discover financial & environmental advantages
✔ Get your questions answered in a live Q&A

🗣 Moderated by: Jerry Purcell, Firm Future Consulting

📅 When? Tuesday, 8 April | 🕒 3 PM - 4 PM
💰 Cost? Free for STN members | €20 + VAT for non-members

📩 Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kJ_8T1wKS-mp0x6LnLt6bA #/registration
(Non-members will receive a payment link after registration.)

👉 Secure your spot today! 🚀

Ireland's Association for Adventure Tourism Visit Clare Visit the Burren Di**le Peninsula Tourism Irish Tourism Industry Confederation - ITIC

18/03/2025

🌿💚 Lidl Ireland has launched a €100,000 community sustainability fund to support local eco-friendly and healthy projects across the Republic of Ireland! It's called the Lidl Green Fund. 💚🌿

✨ Who can apply?
✅ Community groups
✅ Schools
✅ Charities

📅 Deadline: 24 March 2025
📲 Voting: Shortlisted projects will be voted on via the Lidl Plus App in stores!

🌱👉 More info here: https://greenfund.abettertomorrow-lidl.ie/

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13/03/2025

🌿 A warm welcome Newpark Hotel Kilkenny with Escape Health Club & Spa who have joined the Sustainable Tourism Network! ✨

We are thrilled to be working with you on your journey to becoming a sustainable tourism business. 🌱

You're in great company as our network, community, and knowledge-sharing continue to grow, transforming the Irish tourism industry into one that gives back more than it takes. 🇮🇪💚

If you've got FOMO, we'd love to welcome your tourism business to our community too. You can visit our website www.sustainabletourismnetwork.ie to find out more about member benefits or email Aoibheann to organise a chat with about signing up. [email protected]

12/03/2025

🎉🌍 Big congrats to our amazing Sustainable Tourism Network member The Killarney Park Hotel! 🎉👏

🏆 This fantastic business has just earned our People and Business badge—another stage complete in our Six-Step Sustainability Programme! ✅ This milestone brings them one step further on their sustainability journey, reflecting their dedication to employees, communities, sustainable tourism, and environmental responsibility. 💚

Join us in celebrating their commitment to a better, fairer, and greener future! 🌱✨

🔗 Learn more about our Six-Step Sustainability Programme and discover the inspiring Irish tourism companies making a difference: www.sustainabletourismnetwork.ie 🌍💚

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Kerry County Council Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce

11/03/2025

📢 Join Our Sustainable Water Stewardship In A Changing Climate Webinar! 💧🌍

As our world faces growing water challenges—scarcity, pollution, and sustainability—the need for responsible water management has never been more urgent!

📚 Knowledge is power! Join us for our FREE Water Stewardship Webinar in collaboration with Uisce Éireann Irish Water

🔹 What? Sustainable Water Stewardship In A Changing Climate Webinar with Uisce Éireann
📅 When? 26 March 2025 | ⏰ 11 AM - 12 PM
💻 Where? Online (Zoom)
👥 Who? Open to Members & Non-Members
💰 Cost? FREE!

Led by Charlie Coakley & Christine Crawford from Uisce Éireann— Charlie an environmental scientist with over 25 years of management experience and Christine who leads and manages the Water Stewardship Programme —this session will explore socially equitable, environmentally sustainable, and economically beneficial water stewardship practices.

🔗 Sign up today!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsc-ipqjguG9PN1kefLu2KpjFrthtZikGi

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07/03/2025

Create Your Own Hare’s Corner – 2025 Applications Now Open!

If you attended our Inspiring Sustainable Tourism conference, you’ll remember the incredible Brendan Dunford from Burrenbeo Trust sharing the magic of the Hare’s Corner, a fantastic initiative helping landowners make more space for nature by creating a mini-woodland, wildlife hedge, mini-orchard, wildlife pond, or a ‘plan for nature’.

Well in great news news, applications for 2025 are open from 6 March - 20 March 2025.

🔎 To be eligible you must:
- Be in an eligible county for 2025: Sligo, Galway, Limerick, Meath, Offaly and Carlow.
- Own the land or have permission to carry out works on the said land (eg if you are applying on behalf of a school or community group).
- Know that The Hare's Corner does not pay landowners to carry out works, but provides material support (trees), guidance and in the case of ponds, micro-funding towards machinery costs.
- Know that if the project is oversubscribed, priority will be given to Burrenbeo Members.
* There are a few more conditions which you can read about on burrenbeo.com

💡 This is an incredible opportunity to give back to nature, enhance biodiversity, and create a lasting legacy on your land.
📢 Find out more or support the initiative at: burrenbeo.com

06/03/2025

🎉🌍 Big congrats to our amazing Sustainable Tourism Network member Brendan Vacations! 🎉👏

🏆 This fantastic business has just earned our People and Business badge—another stage complete in our Six-Step Sustainability Programme! ✅♻

This milestone brings them one step further on their sustainability journey, reflecting their dedication to employees, communities, sustainable tourism, and environmental responsibility. 💚

Join us in celebrating their commitment to a better, fairer, and greener future! 🌱✨

🔗 Learn more about our Six-Step Sustainability Programme and discover the inspiring Irish tourism companies making a difference: www.sustainabletourismnetwork.ie 🌍💚

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05/03/2025

We were thrilled to sponsor 2 categories at the Outsider Magazine People of the Year Awards recently. The values behind these awards align closely with our own: tourism & leisure experiences that connect people with nature, & lead them to protecting biodiversity & the environment, & that are inclusive & bring good to their communities.

Our categories were Eco-Hero (Professionals & Companies) & Most Devoted To the Outdoor Scene.

The Eco-Hero (Prof/Companies) category went to joint winners - Sea Synergy & Matt McConway.

Sea Synergy is a marine awareness, research & activity centre that offers meaningful activities, workshops & adventures that empower all ages, from snorkelling to rock-pooling. And we are thrilled to say that Sea Synergy are members of the STN too!

Matt McConway is the Path Manager for the Sustainable Access and Habitat Restoration Project on Croagh Patrick. He has led a team to create a 4km stone pathway from the mountain's base to summit.

The Most Devoted To the Outdoor Scene award went to the wonderful open-water swimmer Corinna Nolan who is known for both her swimming feats, but also the time she gives to her community.

Another category we loved was the Eco Hero Award (Volunteer) sponsored by Craghoppers. The joint winners were Flossie Donnelly from Flossie and The Beach Cleaners & Sean Roynane.

And the Diversity/ Inclusion Award, sponsored by title sponsor Sport Ireland went to Safe Haven Ireland. This organisation offers sailing opportunities to children/young people from ethnic minority backgrounds, prioritising those who have experienced the asylum system in Ireland, and Irish-nationals from inner city areas, who would not otherwise have this kind of opportunity.

Best Outdoor Escape/Provider went to another STN member Ireland Walk Hike Bike.

We also loved the two panel discussions. One was on the Guidelines for Organising Outdoor Activity Events which looked at how to reduce the negative effects of outdoor recreation on biodiversity and precious landscapes.

And it was super to be sponsoring alongside our eninmental ally Leave No Trace Ireland too.

A great night all round with super inspiration and energy from amazing individuals and groups that work incredibly hard to make Ireland a better place to live, work and play!

25/02/2025

🌟🎉 Big congrats to our amazing Sustainable Tourism Network member Learn International 🎉🌟

This business has just earned our Energy and Carbon badge - so that's another stage complete in our Six-Step Sustainability Programme! 🌱🔋

This milestone brings them one step further on their sustainability journey and reflects their dedication to sustainable tourism and environmental responsibility.

Join us in celebrating their commitment to a greener and better future! 🌍💚

To learn more about our Six-Step Sustainability Programme and to get to know all of the great Irish tourism companies that are working hard to maximise their positive impacts and minimise their negative ones, check out our website - https://www.sustainabletourismnetwork.ie/meet-our-members/

21/02/2025

🎉 A warm welcome to Open Design and Digital! 🎉

We're delighted to have you join the Sustainable Tourism Network as an Affiliate Member! 🌍✨

🤝 Affiliate Membership is for businesses and organisations that share our passion for sustainability—whether as suppliers, collaborators, or changemakers. Together, we’re building a thriving eco-system that helps tourism businesses tackle sustainability challenges with meaningful solutions. 🌱♻

💡 Why become an Affiliate Member?
✅ Connect with a growing network of like-minded businesses
✅ Support and collaborate on sustainable initiatives
✅ Be part of a movement creating real, lasting impact

🔗 Want to learn more? Visit 👉 www.sustainabletourismnetwork.ie or arrange a chat with Aoibheann: https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/719ff1722955475aab0fdff1d139f052%40sustainabletourismnetwork.ie/meetingtype/3fde564c-477f-4330-90d7-a473dbb147ae?anonymous

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Open Design and Digital

20/02/2025

📢 Attention Sustainable Tourism Network Members! 🌍✨

🚀 Wherever you are on your sustainability journey, this ONCE-A-YEAR workshop is for you! ✅

🔰 New to sustainability? Build your very own Sustainability Action Plan—turning ideas into real action! This plan is your key to making your tourism business greener and more sustainable. 🌱♻

🔄 Already on the journey? Stay updated on the latest sustainability trends and check if your Action Plan is still fit for purpose. Have a new team member? Send them along to get up to speed or come yourself for a refresher!

💡 This interactive, practical session will help you shape a stronger, more effective sustainability strategy.

📅 Workshop Details:
📌 What: Sustainability Action Plan Workshop
💻 Where: Online (Zoom)
🕙 When: 26 Feb 2025 | 10 AM - 12 PM
👥 For: STN Members Only
💰 Cost: FREE! 🎉

🔗 Sign up now! Head to the Events section in your STN Members Area: https://membersarea.sustainabletourismnetwork.ie/ (📲 Link in Bio!)

❗ Not a member yet? Join us! 📩 Email: [email protected]

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Ireland's Association for Adventure Tourism Irish Tourism Industry Confederation - ITIC Visit the Burren Di**le Peninsula Tourism

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