Sustainability Insights Live: Is it possible to balance growth with sustainable tourism?

Hosted by the School of Social & Environmental Sustainability, University of Glasgow, this live in-conversation event will delve into the complex issue of overtourism in Scotland, the UK, and Europe, and the shift towards sustainable tourism models. A panel of experts will provide different perspectives on how to balance tourism growth with environmental and social sustainability, discussing both theoretical questions and practical solutions. Discover the role tourists can play in promoting sustainability, and the challenges this presents for growth.

The expert panel includes:

Dr Anna de Jong : Senior Lecturer in Tourism at the University of Glasgow, and Director of Research within the School of Social & Environmental Sustainability.

Professor Sandro Carnicelli : Professor of Tourism and Leisure Studies and the Deputy Director of the Centre for Culture, Sport, and Events (CCSE) at the University of the West of Scotland.

Lesley Judge: Strategic Programmes Executive at Interface with over two decades experience in working within the tourism sector, works with organisations to build strategic partnerships between industry and academia, and help organisations to innovate.

Amy McCreadie Outreach and External Engagement Co-ordinator for the School of Social & Environmental Sustainability will moderate the event which will take place at the University of Glasgow’s Dumfries Campus.