As stewards of \u201cfragile\u201d ecosystems, the Caribbean must prioritize the need for \u2018green investments and environmentally conscious practices\u2019 with a sense of urgency.\u201d<\/p>\n
This\u00a0statement was made by the newly-appointed Secretary-General of the Caribbean Tourism Organization<\/a>, Dona Regis-Prosper, during the recent regional forum commemorating World Tourism Day 2023, held on Friday.<\/p>\n Regis-Prosper explored the three fundamental pillars supporting this year\u2019s World Tourism Day theme, emphasizing the Caribbean\u2019s dedication to sustainability as it aims to take the lead in sustainable tourism.<\/p>\n \u201cAs a global brand, Caribbean tourism must continue to embrace best practices in environmental, social and governance activities that demonstrate our commitment to future generations,\u201d Regis-Prosper said.<\/p>\n In the Caribbean, there are small islands that have already started with their green initiatives, like the eight eastern Caribbean states (Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) that are currently developing their own geothermal energy plants. Dominica, meanwhile, has been championing the construction of climate-resilient infrastructure, such as houses and other public facilities, with the help of private developing company\u00a0MMC Development Ltd.<\/a><\/p>\n Regis-Prosper also highlighted the importance of prioritizing people-centered tourism, emphasizing the necessity of addressing the knowledge and skills gap in the Caribbean.<\/p>\n \u201cResearch confirms what those of us in the tourism and travel industry know firsthand \u2013 that inter-personal, face-to-face interactions with others play a significant part in the visitor experience,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n The Secretary-General also stressed and \u201cthe need for public-private sector and community collaborations to enhance benefits from tourism,\u201d backing the United Nations World Tourism Organization\u2019s appeal for fresh and inventive solutions and investments that foster and reinforce growth, productivity, and sustainability within the tourism sector.<\/p>\n \u201cWe believe the Caribbean should lead, and not follow, on investing in a healthy, sustainable, and productive future for the prosperity of our people and our planet,\u201d Regis-Prosper concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As stewards of \u201cfragile\u201d ecosystems, the Caribbean must prioritize the need for \u2018green investments and environmentally conscious practices\u2019 with a sense of urgency.\u201d This\u00a0statement was made by the newly-appointed Secretary-General of the Caribbean Tourism Organization, 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