Tourism, economic and social inclusion
The tourism sector shows great potential to contribute to poverty alleviation.


The growing demand for tourism activities based on social and environmentally responsible practices demonstrates that the inclusion of low income communities in the tourism market chain is not just good for the society, but also for business.

Escultura de las 6 Etnia de la costa Caribe Nicaragua - Museo BIC-CDCA Bluefields
Our strategy is to improve the livelihoods of poor communities through employment and income generation, and linkage to the market as active stakeholders in the tourism value chain.

Reunion de Hombres - Comunidad Tuapi
The type of activities we do include:
* Regional planning
* Stenghtening of the local identity
* Stakeholders capicity building around sustainable tourism
* Incorporating poor individuals in the tourism and hospitality industry.
* We nurture the relationships and interaction between the many stakeholders of the tourism industry, partnerships with the private sector, stimulate the local economy and promote the integration and involvement of local communities (particularly the poors and the women).
* We create and add value to cultural and natural products
* We promote existing networks
* Marketing plans for special interest tourism
* Capacity building of private tour operators
Last Updated (Sunday, 14 February 2010 16:31)




