Sustainable Destinations Alliance for the Americas
Sustainable Destinations Alliance for the Americas
In the Caribbean, where tourism drives the economy and the tension between the desire for development and the need to protect resources is ongoing, we are leading a consortium of businesses, destinations, donors, regional organizations and nonprofits — all with a vested interested in maintaining and restoring the region’s natural, cultural and economic integrity.
The destinations that belong to the alliance include:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Aruba
- The Bahamas
- Barbados
- Dominica
- Honduras
- Jamaica
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Riviera Maya
- St. Kitts & Nevis
In each of these destinations, we’re providing a host of regionalized approaches to their unique set of challenges and opportunities, ultimately allowing them to determine their own paths toward ongoing sustainable development.
As a result of the SDAA’s initial efforts, each destination is now equipped with a list of action projects as a way to develop best practices and work towards becoming a sustainable destination. The projects address top priority environmental, socio-cultural, and economic issues to help preserve the destination, improve the visitor experience, and increase benefits for local residents.
The Sustainable Destinations Alliance for the Americas (SDAA) plans to expand the program to include more than 30 destinations in the next few years and to become the largest and most comprehensive project of its kind in the region.
For more information, please contact Issa Torres.
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