Green curriculum in vocational studies for responsible tourism

The travel, tourist, and hospitality industries have a large carbon footprint, so high school graduates must learn ethical tourism skills. Tourism’s future expansion, administration, and enjoyment depend on these graduates. Curriculum determines these abilities’ content. Due to its lack of emphasis on environmental preservation and morality, the current curriculum lacks environmental awareness and understanding. The objective of this study is to provide a clear understanding and enlightenment on the significance of incorporating an environmentally friendly curriculum in professional education. This research emphasises a green curriculum by including ecology and environment into education. It hopes to improve students’ understanding, potential, and sense of responsibility for the environment’s long-term survival. The research was conducted in two vocational high schools, which the government has designated as excellence centres. The study used direct observation, semi-structured interviews, questionnaire-based interviews, and a literature review. The study emphasises the significance of incorporating conservation education into vocational high school autonomous curricula to improve pedagogical integration and curriculum innovation. If environmental issues are taught, a generation with great ecological literacy will result.