2024 WAEN Summit assembles stakeholders for sustainable tourism discourse in Gambia
The inaugural West Africa Ecotourism Network (WAEN) Annual Summit is currently underway in The Gambia. The event is organized by the West Africa Tourism Organization (WATO) in partnership with the World Bank and hosted at the Bakadaji Hotel in Banjul.
The two-day hybrid summit aims to foster collaboration among stakeholders, provide Ecotourism 101 Masterclasses, share insights from the World Bank’s PROBLUE tourism project, and create market connections for local products and services.
WAEN President Ola Wright emphasised the summit’s objectives in her opening address, setting the stage for a transformative discourse. Wright said, “WAEN’s annual Ecotourism Event is the first of its series. May today be filled with enlightening conversations, meaningful connections, and a renewed commitment to preserving the wonders of our world.
“Throughout this event, we will have the opportunity to learn from each other, share insights and best practices, and forge partnerships that will further advance the cause of ecotourism. Together, we can inspire others to embrace a more sustainable approach to travel and to experience the world in a way that leaves a positive impact on both people and the planet.”
Source: Voyages Afriq