African Pro-poor Tourism Development Centre – Making Tourism work for Communities
This is a cornerstone initiative aimed at driving systemic change in the tourism sector towards more sustainable practices. This multifaceted approach engages with policymakers at local, national, and international levels to promote and implement legislation that supports sustainable tourism development. By facilitating strategic partnerships between tourism stakeholders and conservation organizations, the program creates a powerful synergy that aligns economic interests with environmental and cultural preservation.
Regular industry forums and conferences serve as platforms for knowledge exchange, innovation sharing, and collective problem-solving among diverse tourism actors. Additionally, the program conducts rigorous research and publishes comprehensive reports on the impacts of responsible tourism, providing evidence-based insights that inform policy decisions and industry practices. Through these concerted efforts, the program aims to foster a collaborative ecosystem that accelerates the transition towards a more sustainable and responsible tourism industry, ensuring that tourism contributes positively to both local communities and global sustainability goals.