In 2024, one representative was chosen from each region of the country to highlight the most innovative and sustainable tourism products in the National Competition of the + Valor Tur\u00edstico 2024 Contest.<\/p>\n
The Most Valued Innovative Tourism Products Contest aims to recognize innovative tourism products designed to match new consumer trends and provide a tourism experience that adds more value to the tourism market.<\/p>\n
In its ninth edition, the + Valor Tur\u00edstico Contest emphasizes sustainable tourism, honoring \u201cexperiences that stand out for offering products, services, and tourism environments that incorporate concrete sustainable practices with a positive impact on their surroundings.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sustainable Tourism<\/p>\n
The principles of sustainability cover the environmental, economic, and sociocultural aspects of tourism development, aiming for a proper balance. Therefore, sustainable tourism should:<\/p>\n
a) Use environmental resources responsibly, maintain essential ecological processes, and help preserve natural resources and biodiversity.<\/p>\n
b) Respect the sociocultural authenticity of host communities, preserve their cultural, architectural heritage, and traditional values, and promote intercultural understanding and tolerance.<\/p>\n
c) Ensure long-term economic activities that provide well-distributed socioeconomic benefits, including stable employment, income opportunities, and social services for host communities, contributing to poverty reduction.<\/p>\n
A tourism product that incorporates sustainable practices is designed to minimize environmental impact, protect biodiversity, and support the sustainable development of local communities.<\/p>\n
Check the certificate here:<\/p>\n