The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) today highlighted the benefits to be derived from the signing of an agreement with a guild of experts to develop tourism.
The CTO informed about the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Caribbean Tourism Researchers Network/International Tourism Studies Association (CTRN/ITSA), aimed at strengthening the analysis on this subject in the region.
The collaboration between the CTO and CTRN/ITSA provides an immediate boost to one of our core areas, research, which serves as the basis for all other activities of the organization,” said Neil Walters, acting secretary general of CTRN/ITSA.
He added that the collaboration marks a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to strengthen and advance the Caribbean tourism industry through evidence-based policy recommendations that contribute to the growth of a resilient and sustainable sector, with the ultimate goal of improving the economic well-being of the population.
‘We believe that the experience and expertise of these academics from around the world will contribute greatly to the alignment of our membership priorities and meet our objectives,’ he added.
The CTO reported that the two organizations agreed to cooperate on research initiatives and projects, the development and sharing of critical knowledge and capacity building initiatives.
He detailed that two projects have already been identified for implementation under the memorandum. (https://www.plenglish.com/news/2023/08/03/cto-seeks-to-boost-tourism-research-in-the-caribbean/)
