The Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Convention (STC 2024), slated for April 22-24, 2024 in Grenada, will function a sequence of unique research excursions aligned with the convention theme, The 5 Ps – Folks, Planet, Prosperity, Function and Partnership. These excursions have been thoughtfully curated to supply contributors an enriching and distinctive alternative to delve into revolutionary sustainability practices and glean insights supposed to catalyze transformative motion for a extra resilient and sustainable Caribbean.
STC 2024 is collectively hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Group in collaboration with the Authorities of Grenada, by way of the Grenada Tourism Authority, and can welcome a variety of contributors, together with authorities officers, tourism professionals, environmentalists, members of the media and researchers.
This precious addition to the convention will enable contributors to go to numerous websites and work together with native communities, gaining firsthand information of greatest practices in sustainable tourism administration, conservation efforts, and group engagement.
Research Tour Choices:
- The Underwater Sculpture Park/Grand Anse Synthetic Reef Tour: Led by Aquanauts Grenada, visitors dive into the intricate ecosystem of the Underwater Sculpture Park and Grand Anse Synthetic Reef and find out about sustainable practices geared toward defending and preserving these important marine habitats.
- Grand Etang Nature Tour: Dr. Guido Marcelle, an esteemed botanist, guides contributors by way of the luxurious rainforests surrounding Grand Etang Lake to discover Grenada’s wealthy biodiversity and achieve precious insights into rainforest conservation efforts.
- The Rasta Roots Expedition: Immersive Journey into Rastafari Tradition and Lands: Led by Ras Ginga, an elder of the Nyahbinghi Tribe, visitors expertise the Rastafari tradition firsthand, studying about natural dwelling practices and farming practices of Grenada’s Rastafari group, full with a style of native culinary delights.
- Mt. Parnassus Plantation and Cocoa Pod Botanicals: Consultants Michael Jessamy and Tricia Simon information contributors by way of the cocoa and spice plantation, uncovering revolutionary functions of those crops in cosmetics and well being merchandise.
The convention’s various program, comprising shows, panel discussions, workshops, research excursions and networking alternatives, goals to foster collaboration and facilitate information sharing to advance sustainable tourism within the Caribbean area.
Occasion sponsors and companions embody interCaribbean Airways; Royal Caribbean Worldwide; Silversands Grenada; Six Senses La Sagesse, Grenada’s latest resort; and LINK Strategic Companions, a world strategic communications and group engagement consulting agency with places of work throughout the U.S. and in Manchester, England.
