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Webinar: Food Waste Management in Tourism

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23 August 2024

Webinar: Food Waste Management in Tourism

Adventure tourism

Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

Cultural tourism

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Geographical descriptors

Albania

Armenia

Austria

Belgium

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

EU-27

Finland

France

Georgia

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Kosovo

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Moldova

Montenegro

Netherlands

North Macedonia

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Serbia

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Türkiye

Ukraine

Organisation Type

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer / tourist organisation

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

Local authorities

National authorities

Regional authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

  • Business activities

    • Events catering and other food services

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Mobile beverage services

    • Mobile food services

    • Other food and beverage services

    • Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)

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Food serves as a cornerstone of the tourism experience, enriching local economies and cultures, while offering visitors unique insights into regional culinary traditions. However, the mismanagement of food resources in tourism can lead to significant waste, contributing to broader environmental and socio-economic issues, including increased greenhouse gas emissions and resource depletion. Therefore, in today’s global tourism sector, managing food sustainably is not only a key element of the tourist experience but is also critical for environmental, social, and economic sustainability. 

The webinar aims to raise awareness about the general issue of food waste, provide actionable guidance for stakeholders, and showcase effective practices for reducing food waste. By sharing insights and perspectives, the aim is to:
1. Global and Sectoral Impact of Food Waste: Provide an understanding of the environmental, economic, and social impacts of food waste globally and within the tourism sector.
2. Strategies for Reduction: Highlight effective strategies for food waste reduction at different stages of the tourism food value chain, including procurement, inventory management, menu planning, and waste management.
3. Case Studies and Best Practices: Share successful examples from the tourism sector where food waste management practices have led to significant improvements in sustainability and operational efficiency.
4. Policy and Industry Actions: Examine how national tourism policies can evolve to prioritize sustainable food management and waste reduction.

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