The competition served as useful experience for the group, who had already undertaken similar activities as part of their Managing Tourism Activity module, evaluating the UNWTO's Sustainable Development Goals and identifying how tourism industries can adopt strategies to achieve socio-cultural, economic and environmental goals.

Third year student Shenomi Rupasinghe said: "We talked about what the current industry is doing to tackle the climate problems and how we can use that knowledge to reach sustainable goals.

"The challenge introduced me to likeminded people who care about the planet, and it gave a real sense of community and inclusion. Everything was delivered with professionalism.

"I'm glad I was part of this challenge as it gave me experience and connections."

Reflecting on the group's participation in the event, tourism lecturer Simon Faulkner said: "Many interesting and diverse ideas were put forward. The students thrived in this important, competitive and collaborative environment."