Driving Economic Sustainability through Tourism: Regional Perspectives on Opportunities, Trends, and Lessons Learned

International tourism is recovering rapidly, with the number of travelers in the first quarter of 2023 doubling compared to the same period in 2022. 

Through innovative and integrated programs, the global development community can promote country-specific and regional tourism development at the macro- (e.g., investment promotion and facilitation policies), mezzo- (e.g., enhancing industry guidelines like hotel classification systems), and micro- (e.g., improving targeted tourism destinations and facilities) levels. To be successful at each of these levels, there is a need to promote enduring public-private partnerships and work collaboratively with local entities.

Please join International Development Group, LLC for a virtual roundtable exploring the crucial role of tourism in addressing some of the priorities outlined in USAID’s Policy Framework. The roundtable will discuss challenges and opportunities facing tourism in USAID partner countries; share lessons learned on approaches to building sustainable tourism programs; and explore some best practices in how collaborative partnerships, including proactive local engagement, can support inclusive tourism development.