Alison Burgh to Moderate TMI’s Hot Topic: “Sustainability in Action”
16th May 2025
Acorn Tourism’s Director, Alison Burgh, will moderate the Tourism Management Institute’s (TMI) Hot Topic panel: “Sustainability in Action” on Wednesday 21st May at 10am.
The session will focus on practical ways destination managers can adopt more sustainable practices. From data collection to behaviour change and climate action training, panellists will share clear steps for making progress, no matter your starting point.
Speakers and Topics:
Ewout Versloot: Netherlands Board of Tourism and Conventions
How to measure sustainable impact with the right data.
Saba Kauser: BehaviourSMART
Simple behavioural “nudges” to guide visitors towards better choices.
Jan Klavora: GoodPlace, Slovenia
Lessons from building the world’s first fully sustainable cycle route.
Katie James and Rebecca Armstrong: The Travel Foundation
How to access Climate Action Champions training and join a TMI-UK cohort.
Why Attend:
1. Understand which data to track and why.
2. Learn low-cost visitor behaviour strategies.
3. Get real examples of successful sustainable tourism projects.
4. Access free resources and training for your destination.
📅 Wednesday 21st May, 10am
📍 Online
A practical session for destination managers who want to move from ideas to action.
