UN Tourism and IDB Highlight Role of Local Observatories in Sustainable Tourism Strategies
A new report by UN Tourism and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) emphasizes the importance of local data observatories in bridging the gap between national tourism policies and local implementation across Latin America and the Caribbean. The report, titled 'Shaping Sustainable Tourism – the Role of Tourism Observatories in Latin America and the Caribbean,' was presented at the World Travel Market Latin America Ministers’ Summit in Sao Paulo. It highlights how observatories can provide timely, reliable, and locally generated data to monitor key tourism indicators, such as supply and demand trends, resource use, and tourism capacities. This data is crucial for planning, investment, and policy decisions. The report also underscores the importance of participatory governance, where observatories create platforms for public and private stakeholders to align priorities and strengthen coordination. 
