The Cayman Islands Plan STC-9 Discussions

The Cayman Islands hope to bring home a number of red-hot issues to the forefront at the 9th annual Caribbean Conference for Sustainable Tourism Development that will kick off on May 24.

The topics that local businessmen plan to discuss at the Stakeholders Speak Out sessions –Developing Valuable Tourism Resources Within Our Communities, The Role of the National Trust in Tourism Development, and the Economics of Greening your Business- are all of real significance to the local community and were chosen through private and public sector consultation.

The first presentation will address the challenges of retaining the charm, tranquility, culture and uniqueness of the East End district while embracing the benefits of economic development and growth.

The purposes of the National Trust by law are primarily the conservation of environmental areas and preservation of historic sites. Some may question the role this plays in tourism. With more of an emphasis on Heritage Tourism and Ecotourism, the role becomes much more apparent.

The National Trust for the Cayman Islands understands the role it can play in presenting credible, authentic and entertaining Cayman’s experiences to visitors whilst preserving the history, culture and environment of this small fragile island chain.