Training of trainers on sustainability in adventure tourism for local guides - MEDUSA project

The René Moawad Foundation (RMF) is launching a call for tenders for the porvision of “Training of trainers on sustainability in adventure tourism for local guides” under MEDUSA project.

Specific objectives

• Develop curriculum for training of active Adventure Guides in project partner territories following international best practices and standards on sustainability practices in tourism for local guides to include both classroom and field training modules. The curriculum shall also cover “Leave no Trace” principles in both classroom and field training modules.
• Capacity building of qualified local adventure trainers through a TOT online course, noting that this online course doesn’t deliver a professional certificate.
• Provision of online resources on existing international sustainability certifications for adventure/nature guides that have been practicing guiding for at least one year and more, a base for which shall be covered through this training activity.

The TOT aims at ensuring that local trained guides are able to apply sustainable and “Leave no Trace” practices while leading adventure and nature tours, with focus on MEDUSA project top five activities: hiking/trekking, leisure cycling, mountain biking, diving and multi activities (including rock climbing, bird watching, canoeing/kayaking, snow activities and horseback riding). These practices should adhere to the highest possible international standards, incorporating both practical & knowledge-based components such as, regional culture, environmental awareness, communication and interpretation, etc. It follows a train-the-trainer approach.

For more information, kindly refer to the attached TOR.