Program
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Day 1
28 Aug 2019
Day 2
29 Aug 2019
Day 3
30 Aug 2019
08:00 - 09:00
Opening Ceremony
Facilities briefing and Opening Ceremony; CTO Ag. Secretary General; SVG Official; Forum Anchor – Faylene King, COO, St Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority.
General Session I – Community Based Tourism – Driving Innovations & Experiences
As the Caribbean continues its push for inclusive tourism development, the need for product diversification and differentiation that enhances community participation and benefit is of utmost importance in creating a...Read More
Joy Jibrilu
Julia Fillingame
Annie Bertrand
Kennedy Pemberton
Judy Karwacki
10:30 - 11:00
Coffee Break & Exhibition Viewing
General Session II – Development Models for Social Integration
This session takes a practical look at working models that successfully merge tourism development with livelihood creation and eco-conscious destination management. It will introduce the idea of social entrepreneurship as...Read More
Gabriella Stowell
Hayden Billingy
Tasheka Haynes Bobb
Dr. K’adamawe K’Nife
12:15-12:45
12:45-14:00
Luncheon – All Delegates
General Session III – Host Country Showcase – Energize: An Era of Renewable Energy in St. Vincent & the Grenadines
This session is an opportunity for the host country to share its sustainability story, showcase the diversity of its tourism product and experiences and illustrate its unique selling point, as...Read More
Thornley Myers
Herman Belmar
Bianca Porter
Ellsworth Dacon
15:15-15:30
Coffee Break
General Session IV: Indigenous Conversations – Celebrating our Past, Embracing our Future
This session takes a look at the changing composition of local livelihoods, and recognizes that the region’s indigenous people have a tangible role and stake in our tourism value chain....Read More
Rudolph Edwards
Uwahnie Martinez
Colonel Marcia ‘Kim’ Douglas
Zoila Ellis Browne
Cristobal Cal
16:30 - 17:30
Working Group Activity – 1
Discuss in Groups and Develop a Pledge for each of the Session Topics/ Thematic areas for STC 2019 The pledge should seek to capture the essence of an ideal Caribbean...Read More
19:30 - 21:00
Welcome Reception
For all delegates. Venue: Pool Area, Sunset Shores
08:00 - 08:30
General Session V – The Caring Economy: People, Planet and Profits
The core of sustainability is an equitable balance between the needs of our society, our environment and our economy, a relationship which must be honoured and respected if true Caribbean...Read More
Joy Jibrilu
Stina Herberg
Gail Henry
Seleni Matus
09:55 - 10:30
Coffee Break & Exhibition Viewing
10:35 - 12:00
General Session VI – Transformation for Tourism Evolution
We live in an age where significant advantages come from adaptive innovations and the creative use of market disruptions. Notably, local tourism players are largely categorized as micro, small and...Read More
Maria Fowell
Carla James
Kieran St Omer
Tadzio Bervoets
12:00 - 13:15
Luncheon – All Delegates
13:15-14:30
General Session VII – Conservation Matters, Nurturing Our Nature
The Caribbean is known for the diversity of its assets including pristine natural environments, a plethora of endemic flora, fauna and coral species and spectacular landscapes, which are the foundation...Read More
Vincent Sweeney
Orisha Joseph
Dr. Alex Brylske
14:30 -15:30
Working Group Activity – 2
Discuss in Groups and Develop a Pledge for each of the Session Topics | Thematic areas for STC 2019 The pledge should seek to capture the essence of an ideal...Read More
15:30 - 15:45
Coffee break
General Session VIII – Stakeholders Speak Out
An open forum where delegates can share their views, ventilate ideas and discuss disruptions, issues and trends reshaping the tourism industry. Possible ‘Hot Button’ issues include: (a) Over-tourism vs the...Read More
Glen Beache
Dr. Jerrol Thompson
Avanell DaSilva
Kim Halbich
Dr. Lisa Indar
17:15 - 17:30
Conference Wrap Up
19:30 - 22:00
Young Island Resort
Closing Function – All Delegates: CTO Sustainable Tourism Awards Presentation 2019
These Awards are aimed at identifying and showcasing Sustainable Tourism Good Practices in the Caribbean. The awards recognize individuals, groups, organizations or companies in any of the Caribbean Tourism Organization...Read More
10:00 - 17:30
Post Conference Tour – optional
Post Conference Tour – optional.