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16.05.2024 - 09:21 / breakingtravelnews.com
From Monday, May 20 to Thursday, May 23, the Caribbean Travel Marketplace, a showpiece of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourist Association (CHTA), will convene at the Montego Bay Conference Centre in St James. It is the premier event for connecting suppliers of Caribbean travel products and services with global buyers.
On the final day, which happens to be Labour Day in Jamaica, the marketplace for the first time in its 42nd staging will be observing Marketplace Responsible Tourism Day, a new addition to Caribbean Travel Marketplace Conference, dedicated to sustainable tourism in Jamaica.
Nicola Madden-Greig, president of the CHTA, shared that in 2022, CHTA debuted the Caribbean Travel Forum, focusing on the business of tourism, and this new event allows the industry to work together on sustainable initiatives. These groundbreaking activities are dedicated to promoting sustainable tourism development with a special focus on giving back to local communities in Jamaica.
“I am truly excited about this year’s inaugural Marketplace Responsible Tourism Day,” said Madden-Greig. “It is a further step in the association’s focus to transform its annual trade show.
“Delegates can build relationships that lead to more integrated and cooperative approaches to tourism development, which includes environmentally sustainable, economically beneficial, and culturally respectful practices in the travel industry,” Madden-Greig said.
Marketplace Responsible Tourism Day will bring together delegates from various sectors, such as tourism professionals, government representatives, the media, and other travel industry stakeholders. They will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of activities and make a positive impact on the local communities while fostering sustainable tourism practices. They will be undertaking three major projects in St James – at Croydon In The Mountains, Montego Bay Marine Park, and the SOS Children’s Village in Barrett Town.
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As it relates to agricultural linkages with tourism Croydon Estate is a key supplier of fruits and vegetables for the tourist industry. Activities there will include the planting of fruit trees, harvesting of crops, and learning about sustainable agriculture practices.
“Responsible tourism is more than just a buzzword; it’s a guiding principle that seeks to minimise the negative impacts of tourism while maximising the benefits for local communities and the environment,” Croydon In The Mountains says on is Website.
“By hosting the CHTA for Responsible Tourism Day, Croydon In The Mountains is paving the way for a more sustainable future in the hospitality industry. Through educational workshops, interactive exhibits, education about sustainable agriculture and engaging
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