“We warmly welcome
Antigua´s entry into our global network of observatories. This
demonstrates Guatemala’s strong commitment to tourism as a force for
good,” said UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili. “The
Observatory will generate more and better evidence of the economic,
environmental and social impacts that tourism has on Antigua and the
surrounding area. This will facilitate decision-making so that tourism
can continue to drive sustainable development.”
The establishment of the new Observatory was announced during the
64th meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for the Americas, also
held in Antigua (15-16 May). Moving ahead, the Observatory will work
with an interdisciplinary group of local experts. This commitment to the
input of local stakeholders is a key feature of the INSTO Observatories
around the world.Jorge Mario Chajón, Director General of INGUAT, adds: “This project will have a real multiplier effect, maximizing the economic as well as the social benefits that tourism brings. We welcome the opportunity to partner with UNWTO and work together to make tourism a key part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”
About INSTO
The UNWTO International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO)
was created in 2004 with the main objective of supporting the
continuous improvement of sustainability and resilience in the tourism
sector through systematic, timely and regular monitoring of tourism
performance and impact at the local level. The network connects
committed destinations around the world, helping them to exchange and
improve knowledge and understanding of the monitoring activities
throughout the destination and the responsible management of tourism.
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