With a firm commitment underway to develop and revitalize Haiti’s tourism sector, stakeholders, including the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO UNWTO, the United Nations World Trade Organization and regional tourism interests
agree that Jamaica’s master plan for sustainable development can serve as an excellent guide.
Consensus for this was reached during a meeting in Montego Bay, one of the Jamaica’s -and the Caribbean’s—most popular resorts, as well as an important cruise port and commercial center
Haiti’s Tourism Minister, Mr. Patrick Delatour will lead reconstruction efforts on behalf of the Haitian government said that tourism, along with agriculture and light manufacturing has been selected as one of the main pillars on which the Haitian economy will be rebuilt.
Sustainable development is a socio-ecological process characterized by the meeting of human needs while at the same time protecting the quality of the natural environment in ways that can be indefinitely maintained.
Mr. Delatour further pointed out that while rebuilding for the future is critical, Haiti is confronting an immediate crisis with the rainy season approaching. At an earlier press conference, Mr. Delatour noted that Haiti is advancing within a new phase where “we are addressing the recovery, the rebuilding, the reconstruction and the rebirth of a new Haiti what I prefer to regard as the renaissance of Haiti.”
With its tropical location, Caribbean shoreline and sunshine, lively music, colorful culture and friendly people, and a plan in place, Haiti should indeed enjoy a rebirth of its tourism sector.
Tue, Jun 8, 2010
Press Room