Costa Rica is recognized by the world as the leader in sustainable tourism; it is woven into the fabric of the country’s culture, government and policies. Planet, People, Peace: The First International Conference, from the 26th to the 29th of October, will be a platform by which Costa Rica and its extraordinary sustainable model will be used as a tool for redefining responsible tourism in the world. For the first time ever, The Republic of Costa Rica will be presenting its myriad of sustainable policies and successes and will host experienced representatives from the international community to debate the future of sustainable tourism.

This forum will reunite national and international leaders in responsible tourism to share strategies, best practices, challenges and opportunities for the tourist industry based on the history and real time experiences of Costa Rica.

The conference will investigate conservation, environmental management, carbon neutral destinations, protecting the culture of a people and a country, strategic construction and development, water issues, social responsibility and future trends. Governments, corporations and nongovernmental organizations need to understand that concerned tourists are now consciously choosing tourist destinations that employ contemporary models of sustainability.

Costa Rica has been both a pioneer and an innovator and as such this conference will present the country as the viable model for creating a responsible destination where tourists can contribute to solutions and participate in responsible tourism.

We hope to see you participating in this unique and historical event