Sustainable Tourism is a Nation’s Choice in ensuring the Sustainability of the Pillars which Tourism is established to provide destination unique points of difference, quality experiences for Visiting Guests; and the.
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Sustainable Tourism is a Nation’s Choice in ensuring the Sustainability of the Pillars which Tourism is established to provide destination unique points of difference, quality experiences for Visiting Guests; and the improvement of national lifestyles to achieve the MDG levels targeted by the United Nations. Sustainable Tourism Development Legislation & Policies and Plans • • • • • • • • • Legislation & Policies and Plans Legislation & Policies and Plans • Economic Impact Study 2009 • Tourism Development Plan 2009-2013, 2014 – 2018 • Workforce Development Plan 2010 – 2012 • National Tourism Climate Change Adaptation Strategy 2011 • Tourism Development Act 2012 • Destination Marketing Plan 2011 – 2013, 2014 – 2018 • International Visitor Survey 2012 - 2013 Samoa’s Sustainable Tourism Indicator Handbook developed in 1998 and launched in 2002 and reviewed and reported on in early 2014 • Economic Impact Study 2009 • Tourism Development Plan 2009-2013, 2014 – 2018 • Workforce Development Plan 2010 – 2012 • National Tourism Climate Change Adaptation Strategy 2011 • Tourism Development Act 2012 • Destination Marketing Plan 2011 – 2013, 2014 – 2018 • International Visitor Survey 2012 - 2013 Samoa’s Sustainable Tourism Indicator Handbook developed in 1998 and launched in 2002 and reviewed and reported on in early 2014 Legislation & Policies and Plans Economic Impact Study 2009 Tourism Development Plan 2009-2013, 2014 – 2019 Workforce Development Plan 2010 – 2012 National Tourism Climate Change Adaptation Strategy 2011 Tourism Development Act 2012 Destination Marketing Plan 2011 – 2013, 2014 – 2018 International Visitor Survey 2012 - 2013 Samoa’s Sustainable Tourism Indicator Handbook developed in 1998 and launched in 2002 and reviewed and reported on in early 2014 3 Samoa Tourism Authority Ensures the Efficient and Innovative Management of the Sector via STA and comprise of a full Private Sector Member Board Minister of Tourism & Prime Minister Samoa Tourism Authority Board Samoa Tourism Sector Steering Committee Sector Steering Committee comprises of Public, Private, and Development Partners Chief Executive Officer Policy & Sector Coordination Division Planning & Development Division Research & Statistics Division Marketing & Promotions Division Finance & Corporate Services Division The STA Divisions work closely with the Working Groups to drive the achievement of Measurable Sector Development Strategies that targets favourable Sustainable Tourism outputs and National development outcomes. National Beautification Committee (NBC) Tourism Climate Change Taskforce Cruise Shipping Working Group Tourism Standards Committee Samoa Tourism Industries Alliance (STIA) Tourism Marketing Taskforce (TMT) Tourism Training Taskforce (TTT) Samoa Tourism Working Groups Tourism Sector Steering Committee Access Carriers Taskforce (ACT) Teuila Festival & Events STIA is a STA Board Initiative to: •gauge relevant current issues that requires responses to mitigate negative impacts on Tourism; • and to establish and encourage the usage of tourism standards amongst STIA members; •to establish a more well informed Sector; and • to advise on Sustainable Tourism Objectives and Frameworks Savaii Tourism Association Aleipata Tourism Alliance Samoa Travel Agents Association Samoa Hotels Association Land Transport Association (Taxis & Buses) Samoa Tourism Industries Alliance (STIA) Government Agencies STA, MNRE Arts & Crafts Association Tour Guides Association Airlines (Ground Handler) Challenges are a part of Life • Isolation from Tourist Source Markets • Capacity Building • Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation and Understanding • Coastal Erosion Management • Industries’ Market Knowledge • Dependency on Government • Increase Tourist Arrival or Tourist Earnings • Limited Resources • Increased Energy Costs Progress is a Process! Thank You! Thank you to the MCST and the Republic of Korea for the Excellent Hospitality, and UNEP and UNOSD for the Coordination of this great opportunity of a 10FYP for Sustainable Tourism in the 10FYP SCP!