{"id":12190,"date":"2024-11-08T11:14:52","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T11:14:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spainuscc.org\/?post_type=news&#038;p=12190"},"modified":"2025-02-04T16:43:00","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T21:43:00","slug":"turespana-promotes-sustainable-tourism-at-the-first-edition-of-spain-talks-during-climate-week-in-new-york","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/spainuscc.org\/es\/news\/turespana-promotes-sustainable-tourism-at-the-first-edition-of-spain-talks-during-climate-week-in-new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"Turespa\u00f1a Promotes Sustainable Tourism at the First Edition of Spain Talks During Climate Week in New York"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">This edition of Spain Talks, held on September 25th in Manhattan, marks the first time the event has been hosted outside Europe.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\">The event brought together tourism leaders from Spain and the United States to promote more sustainable and responsible tourism.<\/li>\n<li data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\">Spain Talks: Caring for the Future has established itself as a key platform for sustainability dialogue in major international markets.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245417&quot;:true,&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335557856&quot;:4278190080,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:250,&quot;469777462&quot;:[560,1120,1680,2240,2800,3360,3920,4480,5040,5600,6160,6720,6740,6760,6780,6800,6820,6840,6860,6880,6900,6920,6940,6960,6980,7000,7020,7040,7060,7080,7100,7120,7140,7160,7180,7200,7220,7240,7260,7280,7300,7320,7340,7360,7380,7400,7420,7440,7460,7480,7500,7520,7540,7560,7580,7600,7620,7640,7660,7680,7700,7720,7740,7760],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Spanish Tourism Institute (Turespa\u00f1a), through the Tourism Office in New York and with support from Turismo Lanzarote, Turismo de Mallorca, and Valencia Tourism, organized <em>Spain Talks: Caring for the Future<\/em> in New York on September 25, marking the first time the event has been hosted outside Europe. This gathering brought together 60 tourism professionals and sustainability experts to discuss strategies that strengthen Spain\u2019s commitment to sustainable tourism.<\/p>\n<p>Held as part of Climate Week events, the gathering featured tourism leaders from Spain and the United States who aimed to promote more responsible tourism practices. <em>Spain Talks: Caring for the Future<\/em> has become a critical platform for exploring the latest developments in sustainability to enhance cooperation among industry experts.<\/p>\n<p>The discussions were moderated by Johanna Jainchill, journalist and editor of <em>Travel Weekly<\/em>, and Mag\u00ed Castelltort, Spanish Consul for Tourism Affairs in New York. Topics included trends in sustainable tourism products, marketing strategies for environmentally conscious destinations, and tourism\u2019s positive impact on local communities.<\/p>\n<p>Panelists included Russell Walters, North America Regional Director for the Adventure Travel Trade Association; Dianna Ditto, Senior Product Marketing Director at Collette; Juan Jos\u00e9 Gonz\u00e1lez \u00c1lvarez, Sales Director for Paradores; Nancy Mammana, Chief Marketing Officer and interim CEO of NYC Tourism &amp; Conventions; Christian Wolters, General Manager of North America Marketing at Intrepid Travel; Teresa Parejo, Director of Sustainability at Iberia; Shannon Guihan, Chief Sustainability Officer for The Travel Corporation; Prisca S\u00e1nchez, Vice President of Global Marketing at Global Citizen; Chase Poffenberger, Executive Vice President of Academic Travel Abroad; and Erika Harms, Global Sustainability Director for the Iberostar Group.<\/p>\n<p>Representatives from leading sustainable tourism destinations in Spain also participated, including H\u00e9ctor Fern\u00e1ndez, CEO of the Lanzarote Tourism Board; Susanna Sciacovelli, Director of the Mallorca Tourism Board; and Israel Mart\u00ednez, General Director of the Valencia Tourism Board, who highlighted efforts by their respective regions to implement initiatives that foster environmentally respectful tourism.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Awards for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>During the event, the Sustainable Tourism Awards ceremony recognized excellence in the categories of Media Award, Ambassador Award, Experience Award, and Business Award, honoring media outlets, content creators, companies, and tourism products dedicated to responsible practices:<\/p>\n<p>The jury presented the <em>Media Award<\/em> to <em>Travel Weekly<\/em> for its coverage of Spain as a sustainable tourism destination, and the <em>Ambassador Award<\/em> to Sof\u00eda P\u00e9rez, an American journalist and sustainability advocate, for highlighting Spain as a leader in sustainable tourism.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the <em>Best Sustainable Tourism Project Award<\/em> went to HE Travel, a company specializing in small group LGBTQ+ travel experiences, for its focus on environmentally and community-conscious travel. The <em>Best ESG Business Project Award<\/em> was presented to MaCher, a certified B Corp company supporting other tourism businesses in advancing sustainability efforts, carbon footprint reduction, recycling, and inclusive employment practices.<\/p>\n<p>For more information:<\/p>\n<p>Event Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourspain.es\/consejerias\/nueva-york\/es\/spain-talks\/\">https:\/\/www.tourspain.es\/consejerias\/nueva-york\/es\/spain-talks\/<\/a><br \/>\nSpain Talks Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourspain.es\/es\/eventos-spain-talks\/\">https:\/\/www.tourspain.es\/es\/eventos-spain-talks\/<\/a><br \/>\nTurespa\u00f1a Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourspain.es\/es\/\">https:\/\/www.tourspain.es\/es\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Contact:<\/p>\n<p>Tourism Office in New York: <a href=\"mailto:nuevayork@tourspain.es\">nuevayork@tourspain.es<\/a><br \/>\nMedia inquiries: <a href=\"mailto:prensa@tourspain.es\">prensa@tourspain.es<\/a><br \/>\nTwitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Turespana_\">@Turespana_<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This edition of Spain Talks, held on September 25th in Manhattan, marks the first time the event has been hosted outside Europe. 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