Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-General and CEO, Caribbean Tourism Organization. (Photo Credit: Caribbean Tourism Organization)
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and New York-based
nonprofit Travel Unity have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen
the CTO’s commitment to sustainable tourism programming.
Through the MOU, CTO will leverage Travel Unity’s expertise
in inclusive travel to support CTO’s goal of positioning the Caribbean as the
world’s most desirable and welcoming destination.
Founded in 2016, Travel Unity is a 501(c)(3) charitable
organization dedicated to making travel welcoming for all people through
innovative approaches to education, professional development and community
building.
Under the MOU, CTO and Travel Unity will collaborate on a
variety of initiatives including co-developing annual webinars on inclusive
practices, showcasing regional best practices, jointly promoting inclusive
tourism through communications, and providing opportunities for youth
engagement.
Travel Unity will also feature CTO initiatives through
its platforms and extend speaking opportunities to CTO representatives at its
global events. In turn, CTO will promote Travel Unity’s educational resources,
webinars and membership opportunities to its network, and facilitate
introductions for Travel Unity to key CTO members.
“Travel Unity is honored to formalize our collaboration
with the Caribbean Tourism Organization through this partnership,” said Roni
Weiss, Travel Unity’s executive director. “CTO has long played a key role in
showcasing the Caribbean as a distinctive and welcoming region. We look forward
to working together to advance the adoption of inclusive practices that
strengthen travelers’ experiences and support local communities.”
“This partnership underscores our commitment to not only
sustainable tourism, but also socially inclusive tourism that welcomes all
travelers,” said Dona Regis-Prosper, CTO’s secretary-general & CEO . “By
working with Travel Unity, we will provide our members with the tools,
resources and knowledge they need to embed inclusivity into their operations
and strengthen the Caribbean’s long-term competitiveness.”
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