The aim of the event is to gather entrepreneurs and leaders of community tourism in Central America, travel agencies, tour operators and representatives of academic, public and private sector.
From a safari camp group showing strong leadership in saying no to bottled water to a wine farm with forward-thinking work conditions – the shortlist has a lot to say about where responsible tourism on the continent is, and where it is going next.
A worldwide perspective doesn’t only come from the European, white middle-aged men in suits. Particularly during debates on supposedly more inclusive and fairer sustainable tourism, when will events start taking notice?
Initiatives such as community development banks, solidarity microfinance, complementary currencies, community-based savings schemes and other innovative solutions will be discussed as alternatives for tourism
Baltimore Convention Center achieves SILVER level certification from EIC Sustainable Event Standards, reflecting its commitment to sustainability with energy efficiency and waste reduction initiatives.
