BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has signed a two-year agreement with the global nonprofit organization, Conservation International (CI), to promote nature-positive tourism throughout the Caribbean.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishes a framework for joint efforts to advance sustainable tourism models that protect biodiversity, strengthen local economies, and improve community well-being.
The CTO stated that the partnership aligns with its Reimagine 2025–2027 Plan, which champions bold, resilient, and inclusive strategies to shape the future of tourism in the region.
It stated that collaborative actions under the MoU will focus on advancing sustainable, nature-positive tourism through conservation-driven investments, support for community-led initiatives that protect biodiversity and livelihoods, and technical cooperation in research, education, and outreach.
Key priorities include building sector capacity, encouraging tourism investment in conservation, and promoting resilient, nature-based economic models across the region.
“This partnership marks a meaningful step forward in our mission to build a regenerative, inclusive, and climate-smart tourism sector,” said Dona Regis-Prosper, CTO’s Secretary-General and chief executive officer.
“By partnering with Conservation International, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting the Caribbean’s rich natural heritage while uplifting the communities that depend on it.”
Senior Vice President, Field Programmes at Conservation International, Kelvin Alie, said that this partnership with the Caribbean Tourism Organization marks an exciting step forward for Conservation International as it seeks to broaden its network of partners in the Caribbean.
“Working together with the CTO, we can unlock the potential of nature-positive tourism to protect the region’s oceans and coastlines, support sustainable blue economy growth, and empower communities to thrive in the face of climate change,” said Alie.
The agreement underscores growing momentum for regenerative tourism and strengthens the Caribbean’s position as a global leader in sustainable travel and environmental stewardship, the CTO said.
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