The Spanish Tourist Office revealed plans for Spain’s Sustainability Day 2024 in London, set to feature key discussions on social sustainability.
- The event will see significant contributions from industry leaders, including keynote speeches by the WTTC’s Nejc Jus and ecollective’s Charlie Cotton.
- Focused panel sessions will explore topics such as the circular economy, biodiversity, and accessibility, involving experts from Intrepid, Abta, and Limitless Travel.
- Important discourses about the balance of responsible travel will be encouraged, as highlighted by Manuel Butler of the Spanish Tourist Office.
- Networking opportunities and Spain’s Sustainable Media Awards will follow the insightful discussions.
The Spanish Tourist Office has announced the comprehensive agenda for Spain’s Sustainability Day 2024, scheduled to take place in London on April 17. Emphasising the critical theme of social sustainability, the event aims to provide an extensive platform for discourse on often-overlooked aspects of sustainable travel.
Keynote speeches will be delivered by notable figures such as Nejc Jus, who leads research for the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), and Charlie Cotton, founder of ecollective. Nejc Jus is set to outline environmental and social indicators from both the UK and Spain, presenting them within the broader context of European standards. Cotton will delve into carbon footprint calculation methods and strategies for achieving net-zero emissions. His insights promise to enhance understanding of carbon management in the travel industry.
Panel discussions are poised to address pivotal topics including the circular economy, biodiversity, and accessibility. Esteemed participants like Zina Bencheikh from Intrepid, ABTA’s Carol Rose, and Limitless Travel’s Angus Drummond will share their expertise, highlighting approaches to integrating these vital elements into the travel sector.
Echoing the importance of these discussions, Manuel Butler, director of the Spanish Tourist Office, remarked that the programme aims to initiate critical conversations surrounding responsible travel. Butler states, “This year’s programme highlights aspects of social sustainability which are often ignored in wider discussions around the term.”
The event is supported by notable sponsors such as Visit Benidorm and the Mallorca Tourism Board, showcasing a unified effort to prioritise sustainable practices in travel.
Concluding the event, attendees will engage in networking sessions culminating in the Spain’s Sustainable Media Awards. This segment of the event is designed to foster future collaborations and recognise exceptional contributions to sustainability in media.
Spain’s Sustainability Day 2024 promises to be an essential gathering for fostering dialogue on sustainable travel practices and innovation.
