The “Innovation Problem: Group Tourism: Colombia” was concluded in the course of the 122nd session of the Government Council. The problem was launched to establish leaders and concepts which are serving to to construct an inclusive future for the sector all through the area, and is organized with the collaboration of Colombia’s Vice Ministry of Tourism and the Nationwide Tourism Fund (FONTUR).
The problem goals to succeed in out to entrepreneurs, community-based organizations and Colombian firms dedicated to community-based tourism to work collaboratively on the event of initiatives that place Colombia as a number one vacation spot within the area of community-based tourism, with a concentrate on sustainability and resilience.
The names of the winners of the problem have been introduced at a particular ceremony held in Cartagena de las Indias in the course of the 122nd assembly of the Government Council of UN Tourism:
Class 1: Rural and concrete communities: Comunidad del Encanto (Boyacá): Connects eight communities by way of gamified tourism experiences.
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Class 2: Girls and youth: Lunaris (Nariño): Highlights the fantastic thing about the El Charmolan Nature Reserve by way of conservation and visible storytelling.
Class 3: Ethnic communities: Chiritour (Chocó): A cultural journey highlighting native traditions alongside the Atrato River.
Class 4: Communities constructing peace: Museum of Artwork and Reminiscence (Bolivar): House for reflection and empowerment by way of textile artwork.
Class 5: Firms selling community-based tourism: Test: Gives sustainable journey experiences in 15 locations, supporting native communities.
UN Government Director of Tourism, Natalia Bayona, famous that “community-based tourism is empowering individuals from all backgrounds, together with ladies, youth and post-conflict social teams. These examples showcase Colombia’s greatest initiatives and leaders, making it clear that innovation can drive the creation of alternatives.”
UN Tourism leads insurance policies and initiatives according to the Sustainable Improvement Targets (SDGs) of the United Nations. By way of its Division of Innovation, Training and Funding, it has developed 7 tourism entrepreneurship competitions (UN Tourism Startup Competitions), 6 Innovation Challenges (UN Particular Challenges) and quite a few tourism innovation and know-how boards (UN Tourism Tech Adventures), creating an Innovation Community that encompasses greater than 7,000 entrepreneurs, 500 firms, 400 public establishments, 250 academic facilities, 40 incubators/accelerators and 290 buyers. This vibrant connection has generated greater than US$74 million in funding for brand new companies.
