Free sustainable Tourism Workshop - Thurso

20th May 2010

We are delighted to announce that a FREE sustainable tourism workshop event will be held in Thurso on Thursday 27th May 11.00am - 3.15pm at The Park Hotel, where businesses can learn through interactive sessions and expert consultancy support from key partners.

The main aim of the workshop is to promote business growth through the encouragement of sustainable business practices. Aimed at small to medium-sized businesses across all sectors from bed and breakfasts, hotels, historic houses and visitor attractions, these free events are designed to develop a greater understanding and awareness of sustainable tourism and its benefits.

Experts from Waste Aware Business, The Energy Savings Trust and Scottish Business in the Community will give expert advice on Waste, Energy and Community Engagement with highlights including;

· How making a small change can have a big impact on your business's bottom line
· Working towards Zero Waste for your business
· How to raise staff awareness of recycling systems within your business
· How getting involved in your community can benefit your business
· Potential funding options to help implement sustainable measures in your business

Anyone interested in participating in the workshops, can register online
http://asp.scotexchange.net/survey/SustainableTourism/registrationform.htm

Agenda
11:00 EVENT REGISTRATION & COFFEE
11:30 Welcome, Sustainability Introduction
11:40 Scotland's Future: Sustainable Tourism Screening
11:45 James Tindell, Scottish Business in the Community
"Building a sustainable community and why it's good for your business"
12:20 Sustainable case study - TBC
12:45 LUNCH
13:15 Energy Savings Trust - speaker TBC
"Reduce your running costs and environmental impact"
13:50 Joe Hind, Waste Aware Business
"Watch your waste to improve your bottom line"
14:25 Sustainable case study - TBC
14:50 Discussion, Summary & evaluation
15:15 CLOSE