The CoaST Project Network has been created by the CoaST Project. The network provides the opportunity for an association of organisations and individuals committed to the successful development of sustainable tourism in Cornwall to exchange ideas, knowledge and expertise.



Aims of the CoaST Project

The CoaST Project aims to provide:



The improvement of industry performance

• A growing network of tourism operators showing some level of sustainable practice

• A means of ensuring information and support on sustainable practices via one conduit

• The development of skills and knowledge within the industry

• Practical examples and advice regarding sustainable tourism

• A forum for the development of cutting edge resource-efficient technologies



Local community benefit

• A means of engaging local communities in the development of tourism in their area

• Community development via services on a dedicated site

• Local economic regeneration of local producers/suppliers of sustainable goods and services

• Local year-round long term jobs and models for their replication across the industry and the county



Training and education

• Environmental education

• New opportunities to learn

• Links with Cornish providers of tourism courses