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Here is the direct link to our training "Human Rights in Tourism".

Nine tourism companies—ranging from large to small—along with five industry associations and civil society organizations have collaborated to create a free online training course on human rights due diligence in the tourism value chain. This initiative aims to empower businesses across the tourism sector by providing their direct partners with essential knowledge and tools to uphold human rights standards.

The "Human Rights in Tourism" digital training is designed for tourism suppliers worldwide. It aims to expand knowledge of human rights standards and responsibilities in the industry. It is freely available in English, Spanish, and French on atingi.org.

This project was initiated by the Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism and Futouris e.V.
It was supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and was implemented under the Sector Dialogue on Tourism for Sustainable Development.

Course Features

The training

  • comprises 5 modules (4 basic modules + 1 in-depth module) with a total of 12 units and a total learning time of approx. 2.5 hours
  • is available in English, Spanish and French
  • covers key regulations such as the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) and the European Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
  • is aimed at direct partners in destinations, such as employees of local tour operators, transport companies or accommodation providers
  • focuses on mobile use and is designed with accessibility criteria in mind
  • includes avatars as learning guides, interactive elements and practical approaches tailored for tourism.
  • is mobile-friendly, written in simple language, and delivered through storytelling.
  • includes a compulsory final quiz after each module, an "Open Badge" after completing each module and a certificate upon finishing the series.

After successfully completing each module, learners receive an ‘Open Badge’, which contains detailed information on the knowledge and skills they have learnt. In addition, a digital certificate is issued upon successful completion of all four basic modules and the in-depth module, which is recognised by all participating project companies

Training Content
  • Importance of human rights due diligence in tourism
  • Contents of relevant regulations such as the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) and the European Directive (CSDDD)
  • Risk analysis of your own business activities with regard to human rights and the environment
  • Steps for practical application in your own company
  •   In-depth module
           Background information on human rights
           Stakeholder engagement
           Grievance mechanisms

Tested and Proven: Feedback from Practice

The training was piloted by suppliers in key destinations to ensure relevance and usability.
A participant from Lithuania shared:
“My key takeaway was the importance of proactively identifying and addressing human rights and environmental risks. This training has reshaped how I view our responsibilities and their impact on stakeholders.”

A Shared Vision for Responsible Tourism

Participating companies like DERTOUR Group, TUI Group, TUI Cruises, Booking.com, Gebeco, Chamäleon, Studiosus Reisen, Hauser Exkursionen, and FairAway Travel are integrating the training into their partner networks. This initiative aims to establish the training as a quality benchmark for local tourism partners, fostering sustainable collaboration.

The project was backed by key organizations, including forum anders reisen, the German Travel Association (DRV), and ECPAT Germany, 

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