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Tourism in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) is crucial for economic growth, cultural heritage preservation, and environmental protection. Pacific Tourism Organisation CEO Chris Cocker emphasized this at the virtual launch of a new report on Effective Public-Private-Community Partnerships (PPCP) for sustainable development in #SIDS4. The report, developed in collaboration with Compete Caribbean and several key tourism organizations, is part of the preparations for the #SIDS4 Global Business Network Forum 2024. Participants were guided through the report's findings, case studies, and a new PPCP framework. This initiative represents a significant step towards resilient and inclusive tourism in SIDS. #PacificTourism #SustainableTourism #SIDS4 #Partnerships #PublicPrivate #PPCP #GlobalBusinessNetworkForum

Our CEO, Paloma Zapata, will be speaking in three sessions at the United Nations’ 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) tomorrow. This gathering of the world’s leaders emphasizes the importance of collaboration when planning for a more sustainable future. Many small island states rely on tourism as a major source of income, making the implementation of more sustainable tourism practices key to the long-term success of eco-friendly economic growth initiatives. Paloma’s discussions will be focused on these topics: 🌏Regenerative tourism for resilience https://lnkd.in/epf6wNi4 🌊Community-based blue tourism https://lnkd.in/eUuUc8Ty 🏝️The private sector’s role in helping (SIDS) develop sustainably https://lnkd.in/emZu7hXs Sustainable development relies on collaboration to succeed. Comment below if you will be attending the conference to connect with us at the event. Learn more about the conference here: https://lnkd.in/ewtkFVwg Blue Tourism Initiative One Planet network - 10YFP #un #sustainabletourism #collaboration #islands #SIDS

...and BTW... Welcome, 2024❗❗ This year, at TravellerStoryteller we will have only ONE GOAL ➡️ 🧭 To get back to the ROOTS! 🥁 The Roots of our CULTURE 🌱 The Roots of our planet and its BIODIVERSITY ⚓ Back to the COMMUNITIES who are the custodians of those roots❗ 🌎 In 2024 we commit to sharing ever MORE STORIES of Community-Based Tourism projects worldwide and their POSITIVE IMPACT on #womenempowerment and #culturalconservation. 💪🏾 But we also want to INVITE YOU to get back to the roots with us, to make them STRONGER and their impact more VISIBLE. 🔗 If we want a real POSITIVE IMPACT tourism industry, we need to start from the roots, WITH the local communities already committed towards Sustainable Development and Regenerative practices. ☎️ If you want to SUPPORT the self-empowerment of the indigenous communities involved in tourism by PROMOTING and ENGAGING with their innovative and transformational experiences in your country, GET IN TOUCH ❗ 🫱🏻🫲🏿 I can help you to CONNECT and WORK DIRECTLY WITH THEM! Starting from #Brazil, #Chile, #Rwanda, #Kenya,… and more. 🫚 Starting FROM THE ROOTS! #communitybasedtourism #communitystorytelling #ethicalmarketing #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #responsibletourism #communitydevelopment #traditionalcommunities #indigenouspeoples #indigenousrights #indigenoustourism #storiesmatter

Are you attending the 4th International Conference on Small Island Development States in Antigua and Barbuda? Join us at the UN Tourism Side Event on 29th May from 4PM – 5:30PM (Antigua and Barbuda Time) where SPTO CEO will be part of the Panel Discussions on ‘Regenerative Tourism for Resilience: Policy, Practice and Finance’. The need to enhance tourism governance in SIDS for resilience and sustainability is of utmost importance in the face of escalating environmental vulnerabilities and additional setbacks such as inflation and higher travel costs. The side event will identify policies and levers that incentivise regenerative tourism through restoration of ecosystems and community inclusion; strengthen local supply chains; diversify business models and integrate circularity, including in connection with food and also waste; and most importantly unlock innovative finance like nature-based financing and blue carbon initiatives. #SIDS4 #PacificSIDS #PacificTourism #SustainableTourism #SPTO #OursIsYours

SATSA is dedicated to advancing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those focussed on ending poverty, promoting prosperity, and protecting our environment. We believe that tourism can be a powerful driver of these global objectives. Through our Access, Inclusivity, and Diversity (AID) initiatives, we encourage our members to adopt inclusive and accessible tourism practices, creating opportunities for all and driving transformation within the sector. By working together, we can build a tourism industry that not only grows economically but also embraces diversity and inclusivity as core values. Our AID initiatives provide the tools and resources to make this vision a reality, from promoting accessible travel to encouraging equal opportunities across the tourism workforce. Learn more about how SATSA is fostering a more inclusive tourism industry: https://lnkd.in/eCjh735A #SATSA #InclusiveTourism #DiversityInTourism #AccessibleTravel #InclusiveExperiences #TourismGrowth #AIDInitiatives Hannelie du Toit Phakamile Hlazo

#WorldTourismDay While tourism can be a force for good and peace, it's essential to acknowledge the critical issues facing Indigenous peoples and women in the global tourism industry (e.g., Tourism's Dirty Secret: The exploitation of hotel housekeepers by OXFAM Canada) My research with Indigenous and Campesino communities in Ecuador (including my community in Mulalo, Cotopaxi) has shown the powerful ways these communities (especially women) are transforming the tourism landscape in the rural areas of Ecuador. Their cultural values, such as the minga (community work) and chakras growing (food sovereignty), are central to developing their tourism businesses. If you are interested in reading about these cases, my book Community-based Tourism and Interculturality (in Spanish) is available through the FLACSO library, and a recent paper I co-authored with Ayme Tanguila is with the Journal of Sustainable Tourism. Note. The colorful picture was taken by my cousin Nathaly Rocha, who leads youth and community-led research in Mulalo. #sustainabletourism #Indigenousvoices #womenintourism

📑 As we live in an era of #climatechange, the #tourism sector must directly confront the challenges it creates. The future requires adaptive strategies and collective action from all stakeholders. By integrating sustainability into the core of tourism, we protect biodiversity, improve the livelihoods of local communities, and strengthen our shared responsibility to build sustainable and thriving destinations. The comprehensive assessment report, commissioned by #PPSE and the Ministry of Industry, Entrepreneurship and Trade, has analyzed the private sector's readiness to adopt sustainable practices and green transition principles. This initiative positions Kosovo as a proactive actor in the European sustainability landscape. ALB: https://shorturl.at/1mDsF ENG: https://shorturl.at/J1uPW SRB: https://shorturl.at/lJejh

Hot off the press! RVE's founder and managing director Colin Bishop has written an opinion piece for Forbes about the CBI industry's role in pushing forward sustainable projects and practices - particularly in small island developing states. The CBI industry gets a fair amount of criticism from people who don't know the industry, and it's important to highlight the positive impacts to a wider audience. Check out the full article - published TODAY on Forbes - and share it with your audiences too! Link to Forbes article: https://lnkd.in/ezJCDdt8 🌏🌳🌴 #investmentmigration #citizenshipbyinvestment #secondpassport #sustainability #sustainablebusiness #ecotourism #caribbean Colin Bishop IMCM Ekaterina Godden

November is Tourism Awareness Month in #Guyana and this year’s theme: ‘A People-Centred Tourism Product: Elevating Our Profile,’ reminds me of an earlier visit to the Rupununi & Essequibo with colleagues of the Compete Caribbean Partnership Facility (CCPF). ✅ In the Rupununi, CCPF is working with local stakeholders and #MSMEs to improve their offering of #Sustainable & #Inclusive tourism experiences that can generate more revenues for the communities. Similarly, the focus in Essequibo is to increase visibility of the county to potential visitors by making the cluster more competitive. ✅ Both projects aim to assist Guyana to develop its tourism sector with strong support of CCPF’s partners – the Inter-American Development Bank, the United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office, the Caribbean Development Bank & the Government of Canada. Happy Tourism Month Guyana! 👉 Learn more about the Partnership and its projects in Guyana here: https://lnkd.in/eBCHz9uv

World Tourism Day: Tourism as a Catalyst for Peace Tourism plays a vital role in promoting peace and stability by fostering interconnectedness among nations. Economically, it serves as a key driver for sustainability, supporting scientific education, technological advancements, and international collaboration. By bringing people together, tourism nurtures cultural exchanges, offering mindful and spiritual experiences while sharing unique traditions and diverse flavors. It boosts energy, creates livelihoods, and builds strong global networks. In peacebuilding, tourism helps establish connections that enhance mutual cooperation and tolerance between countries, breaking down barriers of misunderstanding. Furthermore, in post-conflict regions, tourism aids in rebuilding communities by encouraging reconciliation and fostering collaboration, playing a pivotal role in recovery. Countries that embrace sustainable tourism practices often enjoy higher levels of peace, as the industry promotes environmental awareness and respect for local cultures. As we celebrate World Tourism Day on 27th September 2024, let us recognize the power of tourism as a force for global peace and sustainable development. #Women #Empower #InPower #Leadership #WorldTourismDay #SDG16 #SDG8 #SDG11 #SDG12 #TourismForPeace #SustainableTourism #CulturalExchange #Peacebuilding #PostConflictRecovery #SDGs #WomenAscension #Global