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Tourism stakeholders (public, non-profit, and private)
🌊 "Waves of Change" Hackathon Programme
Modules for Tourism Stakeholders (Public, Non-profit and Private Sectors)
Réunion Island, 2–6 November 2026
As part of the exceptional edition of the Participatory Science Hackathon for the SDGs on RĂ©union Island, several stand-alone modules are open to tourism professionals->https://www.training-for-development.com/En-Novembre-Hackathon-Vagues-de-changement-a-la-Reunion].
Over the past few years, the tourism sector has undergone profound changes, driven by evolving traveller expectations. Increasingly, visitors are seeking experiences that are environmentally responsible, socially meaningful and respectful of the destinations they visit.
To meet these new expectations, tourism professionals face a dual challenge: diversifying their offers while contributing to the development of genuinely sustainable tourism. It is no longer enough to promote sustainability through marketing messages alone. Concrete, measurable and coherent actions are now essential to address today’s sustainable development challenges and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Tour guides, tour operators and tourism organisations have a unique opportunity to play a key role in this transition. Their daily presence in the field, privileged access to natural environments (beaches, lagoons, forests, etc.) and close relationship with visitors position them as valuable contributors to the understanding and preservation of local ecosystems.
Participatory science provides a practical way to turn this potential into action.
The "Waves of Change" Participatory Science Hackathon offers dedicated modules for sustainable tourism stakeholders, specifically designed to address these challenges.
As a tourism professional, join these modules and leave with:
(Free participation upon mandatory registration)
- Practical methods for integrating participatory science protocols into your tours, excursions and tourism activities
- Techniques for engaging your visitors as active contributors to scientific data collection (biodiversity, oceans and natural environments)
- Ideas for developing a distinctive tourism offer based on genuine and verifiable scientific contributions
- Case studies and feedback from tourism operators who have already integrated participatory science into their activities
- A better understanding of current visitor expectations regarding responsible and sustainable tourism
- Networking opportunities with other sustainable tourism professionals and environmental conservation stakeholders
- First-hand insights into the projects developed during the Hackathon through the final project presentations, providing inspiration for your own initiatives
âś…Monday, 2 November
8:00 PM Regional Specialties Dinner — Friendship Buffet
All participants are invited to contribute to the friendship buffet by sharing a specialty from their region.
âś…Wednesday, 4 November
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM Module for Tourism Stakeholders (Public, Non-profit and Private Sectors)
Discussions on tourism challenges and sustainability transitions.
âś…Thursday, 5 November
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Module for the General Public and All Professional Audiences
Film screening + discussion: "The Argonauts and the White Panther"
âś…Friday, 6 November
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Final Presentation of the Participatory Science Projects Developed During the Hackathon
Open to everyone on RĂ©union Island.
REGISTRATION
You can also take part in the Hackathon in its entirety or share it with people you know.
