 Today marks a significant milestone as the I-STARS partners proudly unveil six comprehensive online courses designed to empower individuals and organisations on their journey towards sustainability. Diverse Learning Opportunities: The I-STARS partners present six online courses, covering crucial aspects of sustainability:
Flexibility Redefined: These courses are entirely online, allowing participants to tailor their learning experience around their schedules. Participants can complete courses at their own pace, on their preferred timetable, and in the comfort of their chosen space. Multilingual Learning Experience: The I-STARS eCourses are available in English, Greek, Italian, and Spanish. Participants can select multiple languages during the sign-up process, ensuring an inclusive and accessible learning journey. Efficient Duration: Each I-STARS course is thoughtfully designed to last approximately 4 hours, supplemented by an additional hour for online quizzes. This ensures a thorough understanding of each sustainability aspect. Recognition of Achievement: Participants track their progress through integrated quizzes. To receive a Certificate, a minimum score of 75% on these quizzes is required. The flexibility to retake quizzes ensures that the primary goal is knowledge acquisition. Continuous Support: Despite the virtual nature of the training, I-STARS provides ongoing support through the partner countries. Participants are encouraged to reach out with any queries, creating a collaborative and engaging learning environment. Join the Sustainability Movement: Ready to make a difference? Enrol now at https://istars.talentlms.com/index. For more information, please contact the OTIE helpdesk, tel. +39 3513064307, [email protected] 
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The I-STARS project has provided an opportunity for tourism SMEs in Italy to apply for grants of up to 5,600 euros to integrate sustainability into their businesses to improve their brand image and attract environmentally conscious travelers.
A total of 42 tourism SMEs have applied. During these weeks and until January 8, 2024, the evaluation process will begin, selecting 25 of them according to the scoring criteria established in the rules of the call. On January 8, 2024, the selected companies will be informed. On January 18, 2024, the Observatory on Tourism in the European Islands-OTIE will hold an information day to explain the schedule, execution and justification of the project to the selected tourism SMEs. The grant agreements will be signed on January 22, 2024. The I-STARS project makes available to all tourism businesses an online platform with the objective of equipping tourism businesses with skills and knowledge on sustainability and responsible business practices. The training will be available from January 22, 2024 to May 17, 2024. On the eLearning platform are the 6 learning courses on the topics of energy management, waste management, water stewardship, food waste management, stakeholder engagement and improving digital skills. Together, we can foster a more sustainable, resilient, and vibrant tourism industry for the benefit of all. Follow the I-STARS project on Facebook and LinkedIn. For more information, please contact OTIE helpdesk, Mob. +39 3513064307, [email protected] |
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