Haiti will host for the first time, from 19 to 22 May 2015 at the Hotel Karibe (Port-au-Prince), the 58th meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for the Americas.

The 58th meeting of the Commission in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Industries of Haiti (MTIC), reflect the preparation of Haiti to build on the momentum of the growth of tourism in the region, while opening opportunities for sustainable development through tourism.

The Commission meeting will be preceded by the International Seminar: Multidestination Opportunities for Regional Integration on 19 and 20 May, aimed at the tourism industry stakeholders in general.

Tuesday 19 to the program of the International Seminar:

Multidestination Opportunities for Regional Integration, panels on The role of the industry operators and The role of the hospitality industry

Wednesday, May 20 the seminar will continue with panel discussions on the topics : A strong regional integration system: Air and land connectivity & travel facilitation ; Financing tourism infrastructures: The role of the development banks and the regional organizations ; Multidestination product development ; The importance of Tourism Routes as part of regional cooperation agreements, before concluding this 2nd day by the Signing of the commitment of the Private Sector with the GCET (Global Code of Ethics for Tourism).

After the holding Thursday of the 58th UNWTO Commission for the Americas, the Friday will be devoted to technical visits in Cap Haitien and the Citadelle Laferrière.

HL/ HaitiLibre