Tourexpi
Themed
“Legal Perspectives Towards Sustainable Tourism,” the event gathered legal
experts, government officials, international organizations, and stakeholders
from both the public and private sectors to explore the role of legal
frameworks in shaping the future of tourism across the region.
Organized
by UN Tourism in partnership with Grupo Puntacana and Quiroz Advisors – QA
Legal, and with the support of the Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Tourism,
the two-day event served as a platform for dialogue on key legal issues
affecting the sector. Topics included sustainability, governance, land use
planning, short-term rentals, accessible tourism, and green investment
opportunities.
In
her opening address, Alicia Gómez, Director of the Department of Legal Affairs
and International Standards at UN Tourism, emphasized the need for clear and
transparent legal systems, inclusive governance models, and integrated
approaches to economic, social, and environmental sustainability. She noted
that Tourism Law should be leveraged as a strategic tool to build resilient,
future-ready destinations.
Key
Outcomes and Highlights:
·
A working group on Governance and Land
Use Planning was established, with representatives from Member States and legal
experts drafting concrete legal recommendations on how land use and management
can better support sustainable tourism development. These will inform future
best practice guidelines and Observatory actions.
·
A specialized training session was
offered to private sector participants, focusing on the implementation of
international standards for accessible tourism, reinforcing inclusivity as a
core element of tourism development.
·
A post-conference session on green
investments, in collaboration with the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF)
and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), explored financial mechanisms to
support a greener and more inclusive tourism economy.
·
The Congress welcomed prominent
figures, including Mateo Estrella, Minister of Tourism of Ecuador, and Carlos
Peguero, Vice Minister of Tourism of the Dominican Republic, as well as leaders
from business, academia, and finance.
This
landmark event represents a key step toward building a regional legal framework
for sustainable tourism, reaffirming UN Tourism’s commitment to strengthening
governance, legal infrastructure, and sustainability across Latin America and
the Caribbean.
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