Program modules

• Tourism industry overview
• The invisible burden of tourism: Measuring unaccounted impacts
• Managing the invisible burden of tourism
• Managing climate impacts of tourism
• Defining and achieving key economic development goals
• Equitable and inclusive management of tourism shared assets
• Developing dedicated destination management capacity
• Developing long-term destination management plans

• Anthony Capuano, Marriott
• Keith Vincent and Aline Umutoni, Wilderness Safaris
• Sally Davey, Travalyst
• Api Movono, Massey University
• Keenan Adams, US Forest Service

Alumni testimonials

“If you are a tourism expert or consultant who has wondered why entrance fees need to be increased or have worked with destinations that are facing an unsustainable future, you will get a lot out of this course. If we wish to cultivate regenerative culture, it has to be place-based and people-centered, and we must shape tourism to help places and people flourish, socially, environmentally and economically.”

Do Phuong, Slow Travel Hue, Vietnam

“The insights and teachings have broadened my understanding of sustainable tourism and equipped me with practical strategies to implement in real-world scenarios. The instructors’ passion for creating sustainable destinations is evident in their engaging teaching style, which makes every session a valuable learning opportunity. I’m excited to put this newfound expertise into practice and positively impact the world of travel.”

Aditi Choudhary, India Institute of Tourism and Travel Management

The course provided extensive insight into real-world examples of sustainable practices in every aspect of global tourism and hospitality, and gave me opportunities to learn, exchange, and apply. I feel prepared to take this practical knowledge and apply it to current problems and prospects for Central Asian tourism.

Dr. Gulnoza Usmonova, Course Participant, Central Asian University, Uzbekistan

The program was developed by the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business’ Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise Sustainable Tourism Asset Management Program (STAMP) in partnership with global NGO The Travel Foundation, with financial support from Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

Financial support

With the support and collaboration from UN Tourism, the Travel Foundation and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Cornell’s Sustainable Tourism Asset Management Program (STAMP) is pleased to offer 350 students the opportunity to enroll in the program at no cost.

Eligibility

To be eligible for financial support, applicants must meet the requirements listed below:

• Applicant must reside in an “at-need” country or territory.
• Applicant must be proficient in spoken and written English. English is the language of instruction for this course and students are required to watch video lectures (English transcription available), as well as complete readings, activities, and quizzes.
• Applicant must demonstrate their commitment to applying sustainable tourism principles in one or more tourism destinations. Relevant professional experience and affiliations will be carefully considered.
• Applicant must commit to beginning the course on August 1, 2026 or September 1, 2026, and completing the 40-hour course within 2 months of registration (a commitment of about 5 hours per week)