CAST's Mission:

To enhance the practices of the region’s hotel and tourism operators by providing high quality education and training related to sustainable tourism; promoting the industry’s efforts and successes to the traveling public and other stakeholders; and serving as a vital link to all stakeholders with sustainable tourism interests in the Caribbean region.

CAST’s Strategic Focus:

 

       1. Sustainable tourism certification and standards development: promoting standards of environmental  performance & leadership in the travel and tourism sector;

                                                                                                          

2. Environmental management tools: best practice resources e.g. guides, manuals, videos, DVDs for use by tourism businesses;                       

                                                                                                    

 

3. Advocacy: promoting responsible environmental and social issues within the Caribbean tourism sector and representing the interests and successes of the sector at key regional and international forums; reporting on meeting outcomes to the sector;                                                                                        

              

 

4. Fund raising: a focused strategy on targeted fund raising for program and operational support.                                                                           Read more

 

Training Courses and Workshops:

 

       1. Green Globe Training: For tourism businesses, consultants and assessors (check back later for more information on offered courses)

                                                                                                              

 

2. Quality Tourism for the Caribbean (QTC) Training:

1. Introduction to Food Safety and Sanitation: 1-day course (CAREC) Read more

2. Food Safety and Sanitation Certification: 3-day course (CAREC)     Read more

3. Environmental Management System Workshop Series                  Read more

3. Caribbean Blue Flag Training: For regional NGO's                         

           - Check back soon for New training in this area

                                                                                   

4. Other Training: 

1. Hurricane Workshop I                                                              Read more

2. Hurricane Workshop II                                                             Read more

3. Energy Conservation                                                                Read more