Toolbox

Fullsoon: Fight food waste in restaurants, optimizing inventory for sustainability.

Fullsoon is a start-up that supports restaurants in the fight against food waste. Thanks to a predictive solution based on AI, the software developed enables restaurants to forecast occupancy rates, the dishes that will be ordered, and the ingredients needed to prepare them. By optimizing inventory management, food waste is drastically reduced. Fullsoon also calculates the carbon footprint of dishes to help restaurateurs better understand and reduce their environmental impact. The company already works with over 800 restaurants.

Safeguarding Marine Fish Stocks: Empower anglers as citizen scientists with real-time catch data sharing for conservation.

This collection of resources focuses on engaging sea anglers as citizen scientists to support marine fish stock conservation in Ireland. The YouTube videos (EFFbWwKRh-Q, zxCWpZKrvIM) likely provide visual insights into marine conservation efforts, possibly showcasing fishing practices or data collection methods, though specific content is not detailed. The Marine Ireland link highlights tools for monitoring fish stocks, emphasizing sustainable fishing to maintain ecological balance. Fisheries Ireland’s initiative recruits sea anglers to collect data on fish populations, contributing to research for sustainable marine tourism. Anglers report catches, aiding in stock assessments, which supports eco-tourism by ensuring healthy marine ecosystems for fishing-related tourism activities. The program fosters community involvement, aligning with sustainable tourism by preserving marine biodiversity. These tools are inspirational, encouraging replication of citizen science models in other regions, but are place-specific to Ireland’s marine context.

Geotours App: Explore Ireland's geological history with interactive tours.

"The Copper Coast Geopark is a designated area located along the southern coast of Ireland extending for 17km. It is a spectacular record of the earth’s past linked cultural and intangible heritage and community activism. Its rocks and geosites tell the story of volcanoes under the sea, arid deserts and dramatic ice-ages. The Copper Coast is named for the important mines that developed here and faded away during the 19h century, leaving a fascinating archaeological and social heritage.
It is one of twelve destinations that form part of the European Atlantic Geotourism Route winding from Ireland down to the Azores. As part of an Interreg project ( European Atlantic Geotourism Route) the Geotours app was developed.
Each route includes directions, images and things to spot, and many include audio and quiz questions themed around the geology, history and wildlife of the area. The tours ae designed to be used on location but can also be viewed at home. Each tour on the list downloads separately and contains some basic directions for getting to the start point. The app is free to download."

Stena Fuel Pilot: AI-driven fuel management for ferries, aiming for 2% savings and emission reduction.

The Stena Fuel Pilot, part of Stena Line’s sustainability efforts, is a digital initiative to reduce ferry emissions by 30% by 2030, impacting marine tourism. The Safety4Sea article details Stena’s use of AI-based tools and alternative fuels (e.g., methanol, biofuels) to optimize fuel consumption and monitor emissions. This supports eco-friendly ferry travel, a key component of coastal tourism in Ireland and beyond. Digital dashboards likely track fuel efficiency and carbon output, providing data for sustainability reports that appeal to green tourists. While specific software details are not public, the initiative sets a model for sustainable transport in tourism. It is inspirational, as the technology is proprietary to Stena but encourages similar innovations in ferry operations globally.(https://www.epa.ie/publications/monitoring--assessment/climate-change/ICCA_Volume-2.pdf)

France Tourisme Durable: Maps sustainable tourism spots, promoting eco-friendly travel and local economies across France.

This French government site features a map of sustainable tourism initiatives across France. It highlights eco-friendly accommodations, activities, and destinations, promoting accessibility, local economy, and environmental preservation. It’s a resource for travelers seeking green travel options and for professionals to align with sustainable practices. The map is informational, guiding users to sustainable choices.

The Sustainable Tourism Network (STN): Training suite for managing energy, waste, water, and cultural sustainability in tourism.

The Sustainable Tourism Network (STN) in Ireland offers a digital platform to promote sustainable tourism practices among businesses and communities. The website provides tools like sustainability guides, case studies, and training resources to help tourism operators reduce environmental impact and enhance cultural preservation. Features include online workshops and a resource library for adopting eco-friendly policies, such as energy-efficient operations and local sourcing. STN supports tourism by fostering destinations that prioritize sustainability, attracting eco-conscious travelers. The tools are directly usable by tourism businesses and local authorities, with a focus on Ireland but adaptable to other regions, making it both practical and inspirational.(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0308597X25001125)

Tourism Destination Certification – Green Destinations: Gain international recognition in sustainability through the Green Destinations certification.

Green Destinations is an international certification body for sustainable tourist destinations, represented in Portugal by Th1nk.

PANTOUR: Free online modules for digital, green tourism skills.

"PANTOUR is an Erasmus+ Programme aimed at designing innovative and cooperative solutions to address skills need in the tourism ecosystem. The consortium aims to develop new tools and methodologies to address strategic and sustainable approaches and cooperation between vocational education training, higher education, enterprises of the tourism sector in an effort to boost innovation in Europe. One output of the research is a resource for trainers, seeking to benefit job seekers, unemployed and employed workers from the industry, employers and SMEs, with special attention on reskilling and upskilling the workforce on future skills.
Training modules offered are online, free and aimed at tourism professionals and education providers in all settings. The training covers the needs of improving digital, green and social skills.
Some popular courses include ‘Business Event Management’ and ‘Innovation and Digital Transformation in the Tourism Industry’. It is possible to add a final exam and certificate for €50."

Visitbraga.travel: Your all-in-one Braga travel guide with bookings, itineraries, and virtual tours.

Visitbraga.travel is the Tourism Office website of Braga. The site catalogs all the activities and tourist attractions in and around the city. What's most interesting about the Bragga Tourist Office's approach is that it also allows you to book a hotel, consult Tripadvisor pages for restaurants, and look at the city's stores. The tourist office website centralizes all the information, including logistical information, that might be of interest to a tourist. It is also possible to create a tour itinerary using a tool on their site. Finally, a virtual tour of the city's most iconic landmarks is available free of charge.

Walk And Talk Azores: Discover art installations across the Azores with an interactive map.

An interactive map for the Walk&Talk Arts Festival in the Azores, highlighting event locations, art installations, and cultural points of interest. It supports visitors in navigating the festival and exploring the region’s sociocultural landscape. The tool is tied to the annual July event, encouraging experimental and participatory tourism.