Inspiring, making an impact and transforming lives
Inspiring, making an impact and transforming lives.
Start of registration:
March 28, 2025
Start of registration:
March 28, 2025
*Stay tuned for the upcoming call for papers on Social Tourism and related fields. An opportunity for researchers, scholars, and tourism professionals to share their experiences and research on an international stage.
*Stay tuned for the upcoming call for papers on Social Tourism and related fields. An opportunity for researchers, scholars, and tourism professionals to share their experiences and research on an international stage.
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
June 22 to 25
Arrival and reception of national and international participants / Check-in at the hotel
June 22 to 25
Arrival and reception of national and international participants / Check-in the hotel
June 26
Opening / Conferences / Workshops / Dinner
June 23 to 24
Session of the ISTO Americas Board of Directors
June 23 to 24
Session of the ISTO Americas Board of Directors
June 25
Morning: Technical Visit
Afternoon: ISTO Americas General Assembly / Participants' Registration / Welcome cocktail event
June 27
Conferences / Panels / Closing
June 26
Opening / Conferences / Panels / Workshops / Dinner
June 25
Morning: Technical Visit
Afternoon: ISTO Americas General Assembly / Participants' Registration / Welcome cocktail event
June 27
Conferences / Panels / Closing
June 28
Optional Visit
June 28
Optional Visit
A pioneer and a leading player in Social Tourism in the country, Sesc offers affordable toursand trips, expanding leisure opportunities for the public and stimulating economic growth in various locations. From ecological to cultural tourism, from rural landscapes to the seaside, there are many options to explore, each offering unique aspects of tradition and culture.
The differential of Tourism at Sesc lies in the educational aspect of its activities, the quality of its services, and its commitment to integration and social inclusion. In this way, the institution contributes to people's experiences, generates benefits for local populations, and enhances culture and the environment.
The concept of responsible tourism, integral to Sesc's actions, encompasses sustainable development and solidarity, benefiting both those who travel and those who welcome them at their destinations.
A pioneer and a leading player in Social Tourism in the country, Sesc offers affordable toursand trips, expanding leisure opportunities for the public and stimulating economic growth in various locations. From ecological to cultural tourism, from rural landscapes to the seaside, there are many options to explore, each offering unique aspects of tradition and culture.
The differential of Tourism at Sesc lies in the educational aspect of its activities, the quality of its services, and its commitment to integration and social inclusion. In this way, the institution contributes to people's experiences, generates benefits for local populations, and enhances culture and the environment.
The concept of responsible tourism, integral to Sesc's actions, encompasses sustainable development and solidarity, benefiting both those who travel and those who welcome them at their destinations.
ISTO
The International Social Tourism Organisation (ISTO), created in 1963 in Brussels (Belgium), brings together the actors of social, sustainable and solidarity tourism throughout the world. In 1994, ISTO created its section for the Americas in Montreal (Canada), giving it responsibility for the promotion and development of responsible and sustainable tourism for all in South America, Central America, the Caribbean and North America. The Encuentro de las Américas de Turismo Social, the biannual meeting of ISTO's regional members, thus becomes an opportunity to “exalt the union and diversity that characterise our territory; one that is united by its physiognomy and also by its spirit and warmth; and that although they spread and go in different directions, they share their origin and seek to achieve the same purposes”.
ISTO
The International Social Tourism Organisation (ISTO), created in 1963 in Brussels (Belgium), brings together the actors of social, sustainable and solidarity tourism throughout the world. In 1994, ISTO created its section for the Americas in Montreal (Canada), giving it responsibility for the promotion and development of responsible and sustainable tourism for all in South America, Central America, the Caribbean and North America. The Encuentro de las Américas de Turismo Social, the biannual meeting of ISTO's regional members, thus becomes an opportunity to “exalt the union and diversity that characterise our territory; one that is united by its physiognomy and also by its spirit and warmth; and that although they spread and go in different directions, they share their origin and seek to achieve the same purposes”.
The Encuentro de las Américas de Turismo Social
The Encuentro de las Américas de
Turismo Social
The Encuentro de las Américas de Turismo Social, organized by the International Social Tourism Organisation (ISTO), is held every two years. The last two editions took place in the following locations:
The Encuentro de las Américas de Turismo Social, organized by the International Social Tourism Organisation (ISTO), is held every two years. The last two editions took place in the following locations:
The impact of the event
The impact of the event
An opportunity for our country and region to reinforce their leadership in promoting responsible, social, sustainable, and solidarity-based tourism worldwide.
An opportunity for our country and region to reinforce their leadership in promoting responsible, social, sustainable, and solidarity-based tourism worldwide.
Promoting social tourism, services and destinations among members who share the same interests and goals.
Promoting social tourism, services and destinations among members who share the same interests and goals.
An opportunity for entrepreneurs, as well as for the various actors in the field of tourism — both public and private.
An opportunity for entrepreneurs, as well as for the various actors in the field of tourism—both public and private.
Generate and strengthen contacts, establish partnerships, initiate projects, and improve the overall understanding of challenges, trends, and best practices for sustainable and inclusive tourism.
Generate and strengthen contacts, establish partnerships, initiate projects, and improve the overall understanding of challenges, trends, and best practices for sustainable and inclusive tourism.
