Forum to feature key industry leaders discussing tourism’s role in peace-building and crisis recovery
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is set to host a virtual forum celebrating World Tourism Day 2024 on Friday, September 27 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. ET/AT. The event will be held under the theme “Resilience and Renewal: Building a Peaceful Future”, aligned with United Nations Tourism’s global theme of “Tourism and Peace”.
The forum aims to unite industry leaders, academic experts and regional as well as international development partners to explore tourism’s role in promoting peace, understanding and sustainable development in the Caribbean.
This year’s event provides a platform for critical discussions. Participants will explore how tourism can be a catalyst for peace-building and crisis recovery, which is essential for a region often affected by natural disasters and global challenges. Strengthening resilience and crisis management strategies is critical to ensuring tourism’s positive impact on community well-being.
Timothy Marshall, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the International Institute For Peace Through Tourism (IIPT), will deliver the feature address. Remarks will be shared by CTO Secretary-General & CEO Dona Regis-Prosper; CTO Chairman Ian Gooding-Edghill, Barbados’ Minister of Tourism and International Transport; Sanovnik Destang, the newly appointed president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA); and Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary General of UN Tourism, who will deliver a pre-recorded message.
A key highlight of the forum will be sessions featuring leading voices in tourism and sustainability.