Results for: Sustainability in Tourism

At CHTA’s recent Caribbean Travel Forum, President Nicola Madden-Greig presented key findings from a ForwardKeys and CHTA joint study on Caribbean tourism trends. The study revealed that international visitor numbers are expected to exceed 2019 levels by 13% in the first half of 2024. Puerto Rico leads regional performance, while Belize and Curaçao show significant growth. The Caribbean faces competition from reopening international destinations in Asia. The forum also recognized destinations for their resilience and sustainability efforts. The Bahamas won the Category A Destination Resilience Award for sustainable practices after Hurricane Dorian. St. Lucia received the Category B award for its strategic measures under the Tourism Development Act of 2023. CARPHA received the President’s Award for Caribbean Tourism Excellence for health security contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic. CHTA introduced new resources, including the AI Guidebook, the Caribbean Performance and Outlook report, and the Caribbean Tourism Construction and Investment Survey Report.

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is hosting its Annual Summit 2024 in Macao, China, from May 15-17. Themed ‘Reimagining Tourism,’ the summit aims to shape the future of travel and tourism, making it more resilient and sustainable. Renowned leaders from the tourism sector will participate as speakers, including Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of the Macao Government Tourism Office; Daisy Ho, Managing Director at SJM Resorts, S.A.; and David Fowler, Vice President and Head of Cross-Border & Sales Excellence- Asia Pacific at Visa.

Held annually in Dubai, UAE, the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has established itself as a leading event in the global travel and tourism industry. Scheduled for April 28 to May 1, 2025, ATM 2025 will focus on addressing emerging challenges and exploring new opportunities within the sector. A crucial platform for innovation and networking, the event attracts thousands of participants, including industry leaders, innovators, and government officials, who come together to shape the future of tourism. With a focus on sustainability, technology integration, and post-pandemic travel dynamics, ATM 2025 promises to bring fresh insights and showcase innovative approaches to drive growth and sustainability in the tourism industry.

The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) will host the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, showcasing Dubai’s innovative and diverse tourism offerings. Under the theme ‘Empowering Innovation – Transforming Travel Through Entrepreneurship’, DET will present Dubai’s embrace of innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability, aligning with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33. The Dubai stand will serve as a central hub for collaborations among government entities, tourism industry players, and destination management companies, highlighting the unity and strength of Dubai’s tourism ecosystem.