Learning Unit: “Tourism and Environment”, dual, socioformative, and sustainable education for international tourism and environmental management

Sustainable tourism represents both a challenge and a key opportunity in professional training, especially where environmental management and economic development converge. This research focuses on the innovative design of the "Tourism and the Environment" Learning Unit, integrating socioformation and dual education to address the demands of sustainability in the tourism sector. Using a Participatory Action Research [PAR] methodology, an academic program was developed to bridge theory and practice, fostering technical, social, and ethical competencies essential for environmental management. Through workshops and training sessions, practice-oriented content was designed, focusing on regenerative tourism, applied technologies, and climate change. The participatory approach identified gaps in previous programs, leading to a design validated by educators. The conclusions emphasize that active and socioformative methodologies enhance learning relevance in local and global contexts, offering a replicable model to train professionals equipped to tackle the challenges of sustainable tourism.