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CTO Sustainable Tourism Programme

In the Caribbean, Sustainable Tourism is understood as the optimal use of natural, cultural, social and financial resources for national development on an equitable and self sustaining basis to provide a unique visitor experience and an improved quality of life through partnerships among government, the private sector and communities. This section contains documents, reports and studies related to research or projects on sustainable tourism development, at both regional and international levels. 

CCRIF: A Natural Catastrophe Risk Insurance Mechanism for Caribbean Nations

Andy Dumaine - President, shrinkingfootprint, Remarks To Caribbean Tourism Organization 



CARIBSAVE

CARIBSAVE is a partnership between the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) and the University of Oxford. The CARIBSAVE Partnership addresses the impacts and challenges surrounding climate change, tourism, the environment, economic development and community livelihoods across the Caribbean Basin, using an integrated and holistic approach.


DOWNLOAD: THE CARIBSAVE PARTNERSHIP AND CLIMATE CHANGE: A SECTORAL APPROACH TO VULNERABILITY AND RESILIENCE

CREST; INNOVATORS IN COASTAL TOURISM CONFERENCE, STANFORD UNIVERSITY, SAN FRANCISCO, by Dr. MURRAY C. SIMPSON, CEO and Co-Director CARIBSAVE Partnership, Senior Research Associate, University of Oxford



Responsible Travel: 
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CHENACT

The Caribbean tourism sector has taken a major step towards energy efficiency within the hotel industry. The region’s public and private sector tourism groupings, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) – through its environmental arm, the Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism (CAST) - have launched a 24-month project to help the Caribbean hotel sector move towards energy efficiency. READ MORE


Sustainable Tourism Development Websites


Caribbean Blue Flag

The Blue Flag is an exclusive eco-label awarded to over 3300 beaches and marinas in 36 countries across Europe, South Africa, Morocco, New Zealand, Canada and the Caribbean. The Blue Flag Programme is owned and run by the independent non-profit organisation Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). The Blue Flag works towards sustainable development at beaches/marinas through strict criteria dealing with water quality, environmental education and information, environmental management, and safety and other services. It includes environmental education and information for the public, decision makers and tourism operators. (More)


CTO Sustainable Tourism Development Board Reports and Minutes of Meetings

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Standards & Measurement

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Sustainable Tourism Development in the Caribbean: Identifying Measurement Instruments

The Cartagena Convention

Hygiene and Safety Standards Required by European Tour Operators


Strategies & Framework

Financiamiento de Mejoras Ambientales en Hoteles y Resorts del Caribe

Financing Environmental Improvements in the Tourism Sector in the Caribbean

Regional Sustainable Tourism Policy Framework 2000

Sustainable Tourism Development Strategy and Plan of Action for the Caribbean 1998-2000