CTO has been internet hosting the Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Awards from 2000 to coincide with the beginning of the brand new millennium
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) on February 15, 2023, introduced the winners of the Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Awards Competition 2022 at a Virtual Awards Function.
CTO has been internet hosting the Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Awards from 2000 to coincide with the beginning of the brand new millennium, in searching for to assist and promote the sustainable improvement of tourism within the Caribbean.
The Awards goal to determine and showcase sustainable tourism good practices undertaken in CTO member international locations within the Caribbean and is open to particular person entrepreneurs, vacation spot administration organizations, tourism companies and others, which have developed revolutionary tourism associated merchandise, companies or experiences and in implementing these initiatives adhere to accountable and sustainable tourism practices.
“At the core of all CTO’s efforts is advocating for the sustainable and inclusive growth of Caribbean tourism, towards a viable, resilient and responsible tourism sector. This requires careful consideration of tourism’s impact on local communities that live, work and thus support the tourism economy in our many destinations, with equal care and attention to promote conservation and responsible use of our valuable yet fragile natural resources, cultural and heritage assets,” mentioned Neil Walters, Acting Secretary General of the CTO, delivering opening remarks on the Virtual Awards Function.
He added that, “The Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Awards provide a platform to recognise the efforts made by the regional tourism sector in advancing the sustainable tourism development agenda and continue to be a vital part of CTO’s efforts to reward sustainability champions in Caribbean tourism. Importantly, the Awards endeavour to celebrate initiatives that enhance the Caribbean tourism value proposition, while positioning the region as the ultimate sustainable tourism zone. In this regard, we commend all 27 applicants that submitted entries for the 2022 Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Awards. You are all winners!”
The 2022 version of the Awards comprised of 5 classes: Excellence in Sustainable Tourism Award, Destination Stewardship and Resilience Award, Tourism Health and Safety Award, Community-Based Tourism Award and the Tourism Education and Training Award.
The CTO assembled an Award Selection Committee comprising a cadre of regional and worldwide consultants representing varied areas of the tourism sector, together with tourism improvement specialists and practitioners, teachers and regional consultants to guage submissions. Following the evaluation by the distinguished panel of judges, the outcomes of the Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Awards 2022 are:
