Updates and Insights from Green Destinations Latin America 🌎
Green Destinations
Non-profit foundation for sustainable destination development, recognition, and globally accredited certification.
📢 Green Destinations 2024 Conference, Chile - Important Update
To everyone's regret, as previously announced our GD2024 conference will not be held on the originally planned dates.
Together with our partners SERNATUR Magallanes and the Regional Government of Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica, we are in the final stages of rescheduling the conference for December 2024 - we can't wait to announce the new dates shortly!
We understand that this change has caused inconvenience or more, and on behalf of the organising team, we sincerely apologise for any disruption to your planning.
We thank you for your understanding and patience, and look forward to welcoming you at the rescheduled GD2024 conference in Punta Arenas, Chile!
🌎 GD2024 Latin América Webinar Series: Showcasing best practices in sustainable tourism across Latin America
At Green Destinations , we are thrilled to share the outcomes of our successful GD2024 Latin América webinar series, which has inspired thoughts and actions towards advancing sustainable tourism practices across the region.
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🌿 Successful inaugural webinar
Our journey began with an enlightening session focusing on Chile 🇨🇱 titled, “Claves para avanzar en la gestión sostenible de destinos (Chile)”. Hosted by Felipe Omar Vera Soto , Vice-President and Green Destinations Representative in Chile, the session featured contributions from Víctor Róman León of SERNATUR Magallanes y Antártica Chilena, Franco Rojas Carreño of Gobernanza Turística Arica Siempre Activa, and Marcela Godoy Espinoza of Programa de Turismo de Montaña Ojos del Salado delved into the nuances of participatory governance. Their expertise highlighted the vital importance of sustainable and responsible management practices that enrich communities, preserve heritage, and bolster economies.
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🌿 Exploring comprehensive destination management
Following on, our second webinar was “Claves para avanzar en la gestión sostenible de destinos (Perú 🇵🇪 y Bolivia 🇧🇴).” Hosted by Paola Cairampoma , Green Destinations Representative in Peru, and Verónica Zambrana Ríos , Green Destinations Representative in Bolivia, the session featured insights from Karla Ibette Tito Ramos of Parque Nacional Tingo María, Anali Bendezú Vásquez of Reserva Nacional Islas Cavinzas e Islotes Palomino, and Maritza La Torre Vásquez of Rurrenabaque Madidi Pampas. Their discussions offered profound insights into the unique challenges and strategies necessary for achieving sustainable tourism governance in Peru and Bolivia.
Our most recent webinar, “Gestión integral de los destinos mediante certificación para revalorar la identidad local”, was led by Beatriz Barreal , Founder of Riviera Maya Sostenible ONG and GD Partner in México. The event saw contributions from contributions from Alex Farlander 🌏 of TRAVELHOOD, Enrique Dominguez M of SADHU Blissful Living, and Lucelly Ramos of Gestión Ambiental y Cambio Climático, Solidaridad, Playa del Carmen. The session provided a deep dive into the role of certifications in reinforcing local identity and promoting sustainable practices that support both people and the planet.
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🌿 Upcoming webinar
Stay tuned for our final webinar in the series, “Rede DEL Turismo”, which will focus on Brazil 🇧🇷. We will soon share further details and the registration link. This session promises to further enrich our understanding and implementation of sustainable tourism practices.
Join us as we continue to explore and promote sustainable tourism across Latin America. Your participation and support help drive the change towards a more responsible and sustainable future in tourism.
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🌿 Watch and get inspired!
We are delighted to announce that the recordings of these webinars (in Spanish) are now available on our YouTube Channel. Each session serves as a resourceful guide for stakeholders interested in embedding sustainable practices into their operations and governance models.