Sancti Spíritus bets on sustainable local tourism

In line with the projections of the Ministry of Tourism, the sector in the province is focusing its attention on the communities in search of new products that offer authentic experiences such as agro-ecological farms, historical and natural routes or rural life.

The first steps in this direction have just been taken with the workshop organized by the Provincial Delegation of Mintur and the Territorial Directorate of Local Development, which was attended by the mayors and other government authorities of the eight municipalities currently in a position to propose initiatives of this type in community scenarios.

At the meeting it was learned that the new concept of sustainable local tourism allows visitors to be part of the way of life in rural localities, while requiring a minimum of investment to guarantee accessibility, lodging and gastronomic services.

The workshop provided mayors and other decision-makers with a useful diagnostic tool to identify historical and natural sites, traditions and festivities in all municipalities that could become new tourism products and thus boost the travel industry in Sancti Spíritus and also in Cuba.