BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Group (CTO) has signed a two-year settlement with the worldwide nonprofit group, Conservation Worldwide (CI), to advertise nature-positive tourism all through the Caribbean.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishes a framework for joint efforts to advance sustainable tourism fashions that shield biodiversity, strengthen native economies, and enhance group well-being.
The CTO acknowledged that the partnership aligns with its Reimagine 2025–2027 Plan, which champions daring, resilient, and inclusive methods to form the way forward for tourism within the area.
It acknowledged that collaborative actions underneath the MoU will concentrate on advancing sustainable, nature-positive tourism by way of conservation-driven investments, assist for community-led initiatives that shield biodiversity and livelihoods, and technical cooperation in analysis, schooling, and outreach.
Key priorities embrace constructing sector capability, encouraging tourism funding in conservation, and selling resilient, nature-based financial fashions throughout the area.
“This partnership marks a significant step ahead in our mission to construct a regenerative, inclusive, and climate-smart tourism sector,” stated Dona Regis-Prosper, CTO’s Secretary-Basic and chief government officer.
“By partnering with Conservation Worldwide, we reaffirm our dedication to defending the Caribbean’s wealthy pure heritage whereas uplifting the communities that rely upon it.”
Senior Vice President, Area Programmes at Conservation Worldwide, Kelvin Alie, stated that this partnership with the Caribbean Tourism Group marks an thrilling step ahead for Conservation Worldwide because it seeks to broaden its community of companions within the Caribbean.
“Working along with the CTO, we are able to unlock the potential of nature-positive tourism to guard the area’s oceans and coastlines, assist sustainable blue financial system development, and empower communities to thrive within the face of local weather change,” stated Alie.
The settlement underscores rising momentum for regenerative tourism and strengthens the Caribbean’s place as a worldwide chief in sustainable journey and environmental stewardship, the CTO stated.
