Lecture with Professional Certificate

Tourism is at a crossroads. Around the world, destinations are grappling with the impacts of rapid growth, community pressures, and the urgent need to ensure tourism creates lasting value. As Professor Harold Goodwin has long emphasised, “the choices we make about how, when, and where we travel make a real difference” .

This exclusive three-part lecture series for the Institute of Tourism offers a timely and practical exploration of how the industry can respond.

Why Attend?

This series brings together critical thinking and real-world application, equipping tourism professionals to:

• Understand how to minimise negative impacts and maximise positive outcomes in destinations
• Address the growing global challenge of overtourism and destination pressure
• Ensure tourism delivers fair and lasting economic benefits for communities

A World-Leading Expert

Emeritus Professor Harold Goodwin, is founder of the International Centre of Responsible Tourism global (ICRT global), a non-profit focused on education and training and sharing best practice.

Few voices have shaped the global conversation on responsible tourism as profoundly as Harold Goodwin. He is widely recognised as a pioneer in the field, and his work has influenced governments, destinations, and industry leaders around the world. As founder of the Responsible Tourism Partnership and advisor to governments and industry events he has consistently championed a practical approach to tourism that delivers real benefits for local communities while addressing environmental and social challenges. Known for combining academic rigour with real-world insight, Professor Goodwin brings clarity, challenge, and actionable thinking. This lecture series offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from one of the leading thinkers shaping how tourism can and should evolve.

Harold will present a recorded lecture for 20 minutes and then answer questions from the attendees.