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Tue 13 Oct 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM BST Online, Microsoft Teams
Sustainability is now a core part of what visitors look for when choosing where to stay, eat, shop and spend their time. It shapes reputation, trust and long-term competitiveness across the whole visitor economy. This online session will give businesses a clear, accessible overview of the frameworks, standards and simple actions that can help them reduce impact, improve efficiency and enhance the experience of their visitors.
We will explore recognised approaches such as SBTi, B Corp and environmental management systems, alongside practical steps that work for accommodation providers, food and drink businesses, visitor attractions, activities and tours, retail, event and meeting venues, sporting and entertainment venues, and their suppliers. The session will also outline how sustainability performance contributes to the region’s standing in the GDS-Index, and how Visit West uses this information to support a thriving, resilient visitor economy across Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
What you’ll leave with:
- A clear understanding of the sustainability frameworks most relevant to your sector
- Practical, low-cost actions that improve visitor experience and reduce operational impact
- Guidance on communicating sustainability without greenwashing
- Insight into how your efforts feed into regional reporting and destination performance
Add to the experience of your visitors. Strengthen your offer. Attract and retain the audiences who care about responsible, high-quality places to visit.
Contact the membership team for the registration link.
This event is run in partnership with Future Leap.
