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Costa Rica will host the Social Tourism Encounter of the Americas |
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 By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
The Costa Rican Tourism Institute announced that Costa Rica will host the 2019 Social Tourism Encounter of the Americas from June 12-15. The official announcement was made by Maria Amalia Revelo , Minister of Tourism alongside officials from the International Social Tourism Organization (ISTO), represented by Inés Ayala Sender, ISTO President, Sergio Rodríguez Abitia, President of ISTO Americas and Verónica Gómez, Director of ISTO Americas. The International Social Tourism Organization (ISTO) is a not-for-profit organization created in Brussels in 1963. It is known as the home of socially responsible tourism around the world. It has over 150 partners in 47 countries around the world and it promotes close collaboration between its members and partners. Previous ISTO meetings have been held in Montreal, Mexico City, São Paulo and Santiago. According to the organizers, the main goal of this meeting is to share the vision for twenty-first century tourism that ISTO has been promoting and implementing through its global partners. This event also sets out to create an additional space for the exchange of ideas, models and strategies through collaboration and innovation to promote and develop social tourism throughout the Americas and in Costa Rica. Minister Revelo said “In Costa Rica, we are developing a social tourism model with integrity that seeks to have a positive impact on everyone, no matter their social status, nationality or age, so that they can enjoy and access the sustainable tourist attractions of our country.” The meeting that will be held in Costa Rica is divided into three different periods, each one with a focus on raising awareness and adopting best practices in social tourism. These practices emphasize solidarity and sustainability and are currently being applied in some countries in the Americas. In addition, a seminar will be held entitled “Tourism and sustainability: rights, access and current challenges for Social Tourism.” |
 ISTO last year promo courtesy photo The main goal of this meeting is to share the vision for twenty-first century tourism. The ISTO Annual General Meeting will also be held, along with a series of expert visits to interested companies that will showcase successful social tourism experiences in Costa Rica. According to the Institute in Costa Rica, social tourism is seen as a universal right that guarantees access to rest, recreation, leisure and free time with suitable economic conditions, accessibility, security, comfort and quality for populations who are experiencing social and economic vulnerability. “Social tourism is a tool that will allow many more citizens to experience tourism through national programs that facilitate these activities. They improve citizens’ quality of life through enriching experiences in sustainable destinations throughout the country. In addition, it offers tourism companies the opportunity to provide an important social service,” said Minister Revelo ---- What should the government do to attract more tourists? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to: news@amcostarica.com *Reach the place on google maps. |
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