Make of Flints A truly sustainable tourist destination, with specific programs such as the elimination of plastic, is a priority of the Ministry of Tourism (Mitur), assured his deputy minister for International Cooperation Carlos Peguero.
Participating in the 8th edition of the Sustainable & Social Tourism Summit, Peguero detailed the sustainability strategy for Pedernales, highlighting the importance of attracting investors committed to the environment.
During his presentation, the Vice Minister explained the process, supported by Caribe Circular, to develop policies that prohibit or, when not possible, reduce to a minimum the amount of plastics in Pedernales, a destination that will have a great impact on the economy of the entire so-called Deep South.
He also highlighted the role of institutions such as the Pro-Pedernales Trust in the creation of guidelines for companies in the sector, tourists and local residents, promoting awareness and culture regarding plastics and the circular economy.
In addition to Peguero, other personalities participated in the activity, among others: Angelica Angondirector of Secrets and Dreams Huatulco hotels.
Angón emphasized the efforts made following the diagnosis of the Less Plastic Guide, which, despite the challenges of maintaining high quality standards in its hotels, have implemented specific actions to reduce or eliminate plastic waste.
He highlighted how tourist destinations shape the actions of the private sector from the territory, underlining the wealth of the Oaxaca Coast and the commitment of the Dreams and Secrets hotels to sustainability and the protection of natural resources.
While, Vicente Ferreyradirector of Sustentur and VP of Sustainable Tourism, Sustainable & Social Tourism Summit, reflected on the importance of the topic from a global policy and local context.
He called on the sector to make a determined effort to move towards plastic-free tourism, stressing the need for collective commitment to achieve a significant impact.
The Sustainable & Social Tourism Summit is the most important sustainable and social tourism event in Latin America and in this eighth version it was held with a discussion entitled “Towards Plastic-Free Tourism”.
Its aim is to gain insights into the plastics problem in the industry from the perspective of the private sector and tourist destinations and to explore effective solutions to combat this challenge.
The discussion placed special emphasis on the Less Plastic Guide (GMP), developed by the Caribe Circular project.
The implementation of the Less Plastic Guide and sustainable strategies in destinations such as Huatulco and Pedernales are inspiring examples of how it is possible to move towards a more sustainable and conscious future.
