Services

I help small destinations, tourism businesses, and local authorities design concrete pathways toward sustainability.
No unnecessary jargon. No expensive certifications. Just clear tools, practical actions, and measurable results.

✅ Why choose Sustainable Tourism World?

  • Tailor-made approach: every organization is unique, as is its journey.

  • I speak your language, not that of large corporations.

  • I guide you step by step with an educational, practical, and collaborative approach.

Sustainability Check-up

Discover where you stand and where you can improve

A quick and targeted analysis in 5 key areas: energy, resources, mobility, communication, and governance.

Ideal for:

  • Independent hotels and accommodations

  • Farm stays and B&Bs

  • Local authorities and small destinations

What you get:

  • A clear diagnosis

  • A report highlighting strengths, weaknesses, and priorities
    Optional follow-up every 6 or 12 months
    Basic option or with a customised consultation call.

A Sustainable Roadmap

A tailor-made action plan, designed to be feasible

I help you create a clear and actionable sustainability strategy to implement in 6 or 12 months.

Includes:

  • SMART goals (specific, measurable, etc.)

  • Concrete actions by area (e.g., mobility, impact reduction, communication)

  • Result monitoring

Perfect for: public entities, territorial projects, tourism businesses. 

Training for Staff and Managers

Turn your team into sustainability allies

Online or in-person training, organized by themed modules:

  • What is sustainable tourism

  • Resource saving (energy, water, materials)

  • Authentic green communication

  • Mobility & guest management

  • How to engage the local community

Flexible duration: from 1-hour mini-sessions to full training days. 

See Arianna’s review on LinkedIn. 

Support for Light Certification

Need a certification but don’t know where to start?

I guide you through accessible sustainability certifications such as:

  • Travelife

  • Biosphere Sustainable

  • Local or regional labels

Support with: data collection, document creation, and updates.

Sustainable Project Writing & Management

From idea to reporting: well-written projects with real impact

I support the design, writing, submission, and management of projects in sustainable tourism, culture, and local development — focusing on EU, regional, and private funding.

Ideal for:

  • Municipalities and DMOs

  • Cooperatives, associations, tourism consortia

  • Place-based tourism businesses

  • Startups and SMEs in tourism. 

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Proposal Writing and Review

Got an idea but don’t know how to turn it into a fundable project?
Or need a review of an existing concept? I can help with:

  • Call analysis and evaluation criteria

  • Defining objectives and expected results

  • Clear, logical, sustainable writing

  • Technical annexes (budget, timeline, indicators)

📍 Experience with EU (Erasmus+), national, regional, and private foundation calls. 

Project Coordination and Management

Managing a funded project can be a complex process. I offer:

  • Operational coordination with partners

  • Activity monitoring and timeline management

  • Report and deliverable drafting

  • Support for technical reporting

Perfect for projects in: sustainable tourism, environmental education, local heritage enhancement, soft mobility.

Co-design and Partnership Support

Want to apply for a grant but not alone? I can join as a technical partner or external consultant.

  • Strategic support during brainstorming and concept phases

  • Facilitation with stakeholders

  • Writing of specific sections (e.g., sustainability, impact, inclusion). 

Recent Projects

  • Sustainable tourism development project in a mountain area (Non Solo Lago and Slow Lake Como).
  • Training + sustainable accommodation guide for Lake Como hospitality businesses (Residence Villa Paradiso).
  • Project writing for non-profit organisations (Lombardy regional grant).

My mission is to help tourism operators and destinations create a positive impact without requiring huge investments.

My biggest dream?
To transform the tourism industry by making it greener, more inclusive, and welcoming—one operator and one destination at a time.

Want to know more?
Visit my LinkedIn page and let’s connect: http://www.linkedin.com/in/vitalisara/