(TAN): International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO) has announced the Canary Islands as the latest member of the growing organization at its annual meeting, overseeing the responsible development of tourism worldwide.
The Tourism Observatory of the Canary Islands, one of Europe’s most popular destinations, will join the other 30 INSTO members in monitoring and measuring tourism and providing clear, objective data to guide evidence-based decision making.
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United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili said, “UNWTO warmly welcomes the Canary Islands into our global network of observatories. This demonstrates the Islands’ strong commitment to tourism as a force for sustainability and development. It will facilitate the generation of more and better evidence of the economic, environmental and social impacts that tourism has on the Canary Islands.“
Teresa Berástegui Guigou, vice-minister of tourism for the Canary Islands said, “The incorporation of the Canary Islands into the UNWTO International Network of Sustainable Observatories takes place at a crucial and decisive moment for the global tourism sector, due to the health crisis and the growing importance of working both on the sustainability of destinations, and on the generation of tourism knowledge for decision-making.”
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Specific issues addressed in the meeting that included measuring the needs of destinations, emerging public health indicators, and varying tourism products in order to mitigate the social and economic impacts of the current crisis. The meeting also focused on ongoing issues for INSTO members, including measuring the satisfaction of both tourists and residents of tourist destinations, assessing and improving governance, and identifying how combined national and local actions are paving the way for a sustainable response, resilience and recovery.
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