With more than 15 thousand kilometers of coastline and bordering with the Pacific and the AtlanticThe two most important oceans on the planet, Mexico has a privileged geographic location for the tourismbut this must be developed in a sustainable manner, he stressed. Miguel Torruco Marqués.
The holder of the Secretariat of Tourism The federal government stated that Mexico's seas are an invaluable natural resource that not only provides food, but also generates employment and connects the country with its rich diversity. Strategy for Sustainable Ocean-Based Tourism Activities Mexico 2023-2030.
He explained that this initiative dates back to 2018, when the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economyknown as the Oceanic PanelThe Committee, composed of representatives from 18 nations working together for the effective protection of the oceansthe sustainable production and a equitable prosperity.
"We are facing an excellent opportunity to contribute to the salvation of the sea and our sector; we must be part of the solution and not part of the problem," said the federal official.
In Mexico, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs coordinated an inter-institutional and multi-sectoral working group to develop this strategy, which offers a vision for the future that invites all stakeholders in the region to participate in the development of the strategy. tourism industry to join in a joint effort to protect and promote marine resources in a sustainable manner.
"This initiative seeks to promote responsible tourism that contributes to the economic development of coastal communities, representing their cultural heritage and promoting social equity. It also aims to protect our marine ecosystems, implementing effective measures for the conservation of marine biodiversity, the prevention of pollution and, above all, the mitigation of climate change," said the head of Sectur.
Torruco Marqués stressed that the diversity of Mexico's tourism offer is broad, but it is necessary to promote the authenticity and originality of each coastal destination without generating negative impacts on the environment.
He assured that the nations that best preserve their environment and conserve their historical, cultural and gastronomic identity will be the ones that win the battle for tourism and the economic and social benefits that this implies.
Source: Secretariat of Tourism