6th International Week of Fair and Sustainable Tourism for All.

This event provides a platform for ISTO members to showcase their commitment to fair, sustainable, social and accessible tourism and collaborate with like-minded professionals.

Members can organize their own events, such as workshops, panel discussions, and webinars, or create other types of content such as videos or publications. The goal is to promote positive impacts on local communities, economies, and environments, and create a more sustainable and inclusive tourism sector.

From 3 to 10 June 2025, the 6th edition of the International Week of Fair and Sustainable Tourism for All took place.

ISTO’s General Assembly

ISTO will hold its annual General Assembly online on Thursday, 5 June 2025, from 3pm to 5pm (CEST).

This is a great opportunity to learn more about the work accomplished by ISTO and its sections over the past year, and to get a glimpse of the upcoming events, projects, and initiatives.

All members will receive the access link directly by email.

Introduction to the Regenerative Approach to Tourism

During this online exchange session organised by ISTO’s Working Group on Community and Fair Tourism, Ulla Mattl and Maeva Cabanis (Eurakom) will share their experience on Regenerative Approach to Tourism, then we will engage in a collective discussion during which everyone is invited to ask questions and share their thoughts.

The session will take place on June 10th, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM (CEST).

To receive the participation link, please contact us by email at info@isto.international.

Webinar in English - A Fair Price Travel with Fair Trade Tourism

How can fair trade principles be applied to tourism?

Who are the stakeholders and networks of fair trade and solidarity tourism in France and internationally?

How does fair trade tourism differ from other forms of solidarity tourism?

This year, we'll focus on the practices of Fair-Trade Tourism-certified tour operators, who advocate for a different way of setting prices—transparent, fair, and inclusive.

Date: June 5, 2025

Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm (Paris time)

To receive the participation link, please contact us by email at info@isto.international.

Further information: https://www.tourisme-equitable.org/

Accessible Tourism Awards 2025

These awards recognise best practices in accessibility, certified by the Tourisme & Handicaps label. Several categories are honoured: accommodation, tourist offices, leisure activities and sites and places to visit.

Date: 4 June 2025

Time: from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm (Paris time)

More information: https://paris.autonomic-expo.com/liste-exposants/67bee7e10f12bb151d41d753

Salon Autonomic - Tourism stand

At the Autonomic trade fair in Paris, a stand dedicated to tourism will be manned in collaboration with a number of tourism partners. Run by the Tourisme & Handicaps Association, the aim of the stand is to inform people with disabilities about the many opportunities for leisure activities and holidays tailored to their needs.

Date: 3 to 5 June 2025

More information: https://paris.autonomic-expo.com/

National Forum on Tourism for All in Costa Rica

Organised by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT), this national forum will bring together key stakeholders in the tourism sector to discuss strategies, share best practices and reinforce the commitment to accessibility and inclusion in Costa Rican tourism.

The event will be held in hybrid mode, allowing participation both in person in San José, Uruca, and online.

Date: 5 June 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. (Costa Rican time)

More information: https://www.ict.go.cr/es/

San Luis en Primavera, the most inclusive festival in Latin America - Online discussion

The Ayuntamento de San Luis Potosí is organising an online discussion dedicated to the inclusion of people with disabilities. During this meeting, the generalities of the Festival San Luis en Primavera will be presented, highlighting its focus on accessible culture for all.

It will also address the accessibility indicators implemented, presented through a timeline, and share experiences of people with disabilities on the positive impact of access to culture and recreation on their quality of life.

Finally, contributions and suggestions will be collected to enrich future inclusive initiatives.

Date: 3 June 2025

Time: from 10:00 am to 11:30 am (Mexico City time)

Registration: Registration form

Once registration is completed, access instructions will be sent via Zoom and the detailed schedule of the event.

Webinar in Spanish - A Fair Price Travel with Fair Trade Tourism

How can fair trade principles be applied to tourism?

Who are the stakeholders and networks of fair trade and solidarity tourism in France and internationally?

How does fair trade tourism differ from other forms of solidarity tourism?

This year, we'll focus on the practices of Fair-Trade Tourism-certified tour operators, who advocate for a different way of setting prices—transparent, fair, and inclusive.

Date: June 4, 2025

Time: 3:00 am to 4:00 pm (Paris time)

To receive the participation link, please contact us by email at info@isto.international.

Further information: https://www.tourisme-equitable.org/

Horizons Trophies Ceremony

The Horizons Trophies, organised by Acteurs du Tourisme Durable (ATD) in Paris, aim to reward and highlight the most inspiring, innovative and remarkable sustainable tourism initiatives implemented by committed professionals.

Their aim? To inspire change in the tourism sector, contribute to the deployment of positive-impact projects, and give a wide platform to the issues involved in the transition of tourism!

Divided into 10 categories addressing the major challenges of sustainable tourism, this 4th edition of the Horizons Trophies will reward initiatives implemented in the tourism sector by French organisations. A special category is dedicated to initiatives from Wallonia.

Date: 3 June 2025

Time: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm (Paris time)

For more information: https://www.trophees-horizons.org/

Health Tourism for Integral Wellbeing

The Fundación Calidad de Vida para Personas con Cáncer FUNCAVIDA organises an event of responsible, sustainable and supportive tourism, which brings together different people to enjoy tourism through an Educational Tour of Monteverde, Costa Rica.

During the day, there will be a guided visit to the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, accompanied by a specialised biologist. The activity will also be accompanied by professionals in physical therapy and psychology, who will develop therapeutic dynamics in the natural environment of the tourist attraction. This initiative is carried out in coordination with the Instituto Costarricense de Turismo (ICT), as part of the Tourism For All programme. Both the ICT and FUNCAVIDA are part of the International Social Tourism Organisation (ISTO), and are part of the commemoration of the International Week of Fair and Sustainable Tourism for All.

Date: 6 June 2025

Time: 7:00 to 17:00 (Monteverde time)

Price: The cost of the day is 18,000 ₡ and each participant must pay for their own transport and food.

Further information: https://www.facebook.com/funcaviajes/posts/pfbid02WsC3nWy4mUTvK9LDucqTxNUS5U197gPcXL7z8RESwwWDum3M4inKTjDhwx73QVk7l

“Towards sustainable tourism in your region" guide

The Fédération des Parcs Naturels de Wallonie, in partnership with the Commissariat Général au Tourisme, has published a methodological guide entitled "Towards sustainable tourism in your region".

The aim of the guide is to provide recommendations, advice and best practice to support change towards more sustainable tourism, at any scale and for any type of territory.

Download at the following link: https://parcsnaturelsdewallonie.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/FPN-Brochure-indicateurs-A4_BD_site-web.pdf

Tourism Protagonists

The Secretaría de Turismo del Estado de Querétaro will carry out an awareness-raising Rally where participants will be given some clues to reach each of the tourism establishments that have good sustainability practices with their workers, environment and visitors.

Date: 6 June 2025

Further information: https://queretaro.travel/

Opening Nature to All: Inclusive and Accessible Natural Areas with Erasmus+ DIANA

How can natural areas become truly inclusive spaces, where diversity is embraced and accessibility is a right, not an afterthought?

In this webinar, held during ISTO International Week, KOAN Consulting will present (in English) the key results of the Erasmus+ DIANA project — Developing Inclusive and Accessible Natural Areas. The project explores how natural heritage can be transformed into a welcoming resource for all visitors, regardless of physical, sensory, or cognitive abilities.

With a transnational partnership involving Spain, Italy, and North Macedonia, DIANA has produced a Compendium of Best Practices, an Accessible and Inclusive Tourism in Nature Areas Training Toolkit, and has piloted inclusive training sessions in Italy and North Macedonia. These resources help shift the narrative from limitations to opportunities for inclusion.

Through co-creation with local communities and innovative interpretive strategies, the project showcases how responsibility, accessibility, and sociability can intersect to create nature-based tourism experiences that are truly inclusive and socially enriching.

This session is especially relevant for tourism professionals, public authorities, NGOs, and destination managers committed to building more inclusive and socially responsible tourism models.

Date: 19 June 2025

Time: 5:00 pm (CET time)

Participation link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84210417810?pwd=o5h0V2ZJ4lxPY4PxsMfFYhUM90GlQB.1

Further information: https://dianaerasmus.eu/

Training to Transform: Tourism Sustainability and Social Innovation with and from African Universities

The SUST Tourism project, presented in the framework of the ISTO International Week, aims to strengthen the capacity of universities in Angola and Cape Verde to offer innovative training in sustainable tourism, which boosts employability, entrepreneurship and economic development in an inclusive and resilient way.

The initiative has opted for a modular specialisation course in innovative sustainable tourism, aimed at both students and professionals in the sector. The programme integrates key approaches such as environmental and cultural protection, digitalisation, gender equality, inclusion and participation of local communities. It also promotes close collaboration between universities, companies and public actors, fostering shared governance models and entrepreneurial mentoring services.

This webinar, organised by KOAN Consulting, will showcase the results of the SUST Tourism project and how higher education can play a transformative role in achieving more responsible, accessible and socially engaged tourism in Africa. A proposal to rethink tourism from the perspective of knowledge, cooperation and territorial impact.

Date: 18 June 2025

Time: 5:00 pm (Madrid Time)

The participation link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83921128262?pwd=0D4EV4oodMazUVhGNHk0zWMBHc5w8C.1

Further information: https://www.susturismo.com/

Uniforms with a Purpose: Breaking Barriers to Study

As a result of the donations received through the Inspiration project of the Red Costarricense de Turismo Accesible, 20 pieces of adapted school uniforms will be officially delivered to the La Pitahaya Special Education Centre in San José. These pieces will be physically delivered to the director of the centre, who will be responsible for assigning them to the students with disabilities who need them most. This concrete action is possible thanks to the support of people who donated $50 USD to the RED and received a La Inspiración t-shirt, under the commitment that for every 5 t-shirts delivered, a piece of adapted uniform will be made and delivered. This initiative reflects the real impact of the movement: turning solidarity into inclusion, and each t-shirt into an opportunity to remove barriers to study.

Date: 10 June 2025

Further information: https://costaricaturismoaccesible.com/rompiendo-barreras/

CafecISTO Americas

CafecISTO Americas is a webinar organised by the Americas section of ISTO.

Social tourism has proven to be a key tool for inclusion, the balanced development of communities and the construction of a more equitable and accessible tourism for all. In a global context where social sustainability is becoming increasingly relevant, the Encuentro de las Américas de Turismo Social - Florianópolis 2025 will bring together specialists, organisations and key actors to reflect on the impact and future of the tourism sector. In Brazil and under the theme ‘Inspiring, making an impact and transforming lives’, the Encuentro will offer from 25 to 27 June, a space for reflection and debate on tourism as a driver for social change. This webinar will present the main aspects of the event.

Date: 6 June 2025

Time: 11.00 am to 12.00 pm (GMT-4.00 Eastern Standard Time in the USA and Canada)

Registration link (registration required): https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wPhW6NMZT2G7YO6R4P_ZDA

Sustainability Event

As part of BAC San José's Sustainability Event, the Red Costarricense de Turismo Accesible will present an emotional and powerful artistic activity to highlight the importance of equity, inclusion and accessibility. During this intervention, Costa Rican artist Jairo Mora Moscoso - a member of La Inspiración and the RED - will paint a colourful live painting, accompanied by the musical performance of a guest guitarist. In just 10 minutes, art and music will come together in a sensory experience that transcends physical and social barriers. Jairo, who creates his works with his mouth, becomes a symbol of self-improvement, talent and resilience, inspiring each person present to reflect on their role in building a fairer, more accessible and inclusive country. This intervention represents the spirit of sustainability with human and social purpose.

This event is by invitation only and will take place at the Hotel Real Intercontinental in Escazu, Costa Rica.

Date: 5 June 2025

Time: 9:00 am (Costa Rica Time)

Further information: https://costaricaturismoaccesible.com/rompiendo-barreras/

Beginning of the Verification Process of Continuous Improvement in Tourism Accessibility - Jacó Zone

On 3 June, in Jacó, the Red Costarricense de Turismo Accesible starts in the Jaco area the process of Verification of Continuous Improvement of Tourism Accessibility in partnership with Airbnb, through a face-to-face training aimed at local hosts. This six-month programme that started on 20 May 2025 combines diagnosis, technical training and implementation of concrete improvements to strengthen the accessibility of accommodations and move towards a more inclusive tourism.

It is a private event by invitation only.

Date: 3 June 2025

Further information: https://costaricaturismoaccesible.com/servicios/diagnosticos/

World Day for Responsible Tourism in Spain

Contribution from KOAN Consulting and the Centro Español De Turismo Responsable to the World Day for Responsible Tourism, presenting various ongoing initiatives, both national and international.

Date: 16 June 2025

Time: 6:00 pm (CEST)

The participation link will be available in a few days on this web page.

Registration can be completed online at this URL: https://www.ceturismoresponsable.com/dia-mundial-de-turismo-responsable-2025/
Further information: https://www.koanconsulting.com/

Zoom link : https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81797307984?pwd=FIBiKVF8bFMm6HQg5uIjUGc9DgvckR.1

ID de reunión: 817 9730 7984
Código de acceso: 039843

Campaign: Strengthening social tourism in Guanajuato

Throughout the International Week, the Secretaría de Turismo del Estado de Guanajuato will run a social media campaign on ‘Strengthening Social Tourism in Guanajuato’.

Date: from 3 to 10 June

Website: https://sectur.guanajuato.gob.mx

Facebook: Secretaría de Turismo del Gobierno del Estado de Guanajuato

Social network campaign: Recreotourism

Throughout International Week, the Conseil Québécois du Loisir will be running a campaign on its social networks to showcase CQL members working in recreotourism.

Date: from 3 to 10 June

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConseilQuebecoisduLoisir

Launch of the online training course ‘Accessible tourism for all: where do I start?’ - Agencia Catalana de Turismo

The Agencia Catalana de Turismo has timed the launch of a new training course on tourism for all to coincide with ISTO's International Week of Fair and Sustainable Tourism for All. The course is called ‘Accessible tourism for all: where do I start?’ and will be available from this week on the online platform of the ACT training school: #formacionturismecat.

It is a MOOC (Massive Online Open Course) format course that allows users who wish to register to do their training completely online and adapt it to their needs in terms of dedication and timetables.

With the inclusion of this course in its training offer, the ACT wants to promote knowledge about tourism for all among professionals in the tourism sector, so that they understand its scope and potential, know the main profiles of travellers with specific accessibility needs and acquire resources and tools that can help them to make their tourism proposals accessible.

The course has been developed with the collaboration of an expert consultant in tourism for all, and has been designed as an interactive training with exercises, questionnaires and even videos with which to learn about good practices in accessible tourism. It lasts approximately 4 hours.

Date: From 19 June to the end of July

Further information: https://formacioturismecat.catalunya.com/pluginfile.php/11462/mod_label/intro/Fitxa-Turisme-accessible-per-a-tothom-1a-ed.pdf

CafecISTO Europe: Skills & Inclusion for the Future of Tourism

CafecISTO Europe brings together key European initiatives driving forward skills development and inclusion in tourism.

This session will feature:

A presentation of the Pact for Skills for Tourism and the Large-Scale Skills Partnership, with insights into their goals and how stakeholders can get involved.

Highlights from two EU-funded projects that offer practical tools for a more inclusive sector:

• EDI best practices handbook in tourism and hospitality, presented by TU Dublin (PANTOUR project)
• 4 Pillars Model for Inclusive Tourism, presented by AKMI (TourEdu4All project)

The event will conclude with time for audience interaction and open discussion, facilitated by a moderator.

Register here to take part in this focused exchange on skills, inclusion, and the future of tourism in Europe.

*Event in English. Automatic subtitles available.

Date: 5 June 2025

Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am (Brussels time)

From accessibility to inclusive AI: an interview with Stéphanie Gateau

This webinar is organised as part of the SMART Tourism Project (SMART Inclusion). In conversation with Nicolas Fourcroy, President of EURAKOM, Stéphanie Gateau will present the Handiroad project, which aims to make it easier for people with disabilities to get around and travel. The initiative in favour of an inclusive artificial intelligence manifesto will also be discussed.

Date: 4 June 2025

Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (CEST)

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1372203972019?aff=oddtdtcreator

Smart Tourism Project website: https://2.smart-tourism-project.eu/

Linkedin Smart Tourism Project: https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-tourism-project/

Linkedin Handiroad: https://www.linkedin.com/company/handiroad/

Stephanie Gateau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniegateau/

Nicolas Fourcroy Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nfourcroy/

Heritage Month - Discovering the tourism potential of Boulgou province

The association pour la promotion du tourisme durable et la protection de l'environnement organised a tourist circuit on 17 May 2025 with the aim of promoting the tourist potential of the Boulgou province.

The tour was organised by the Centre Est science school. The team visited the following tourist sites:

• the palace of the king of Garango
• the hill of Mount Boulgou
• the Naaba Zoungrana mausoleum

The tour ended with an awareness-raising conference on the protection of tourist sites and the environment. Also the good practice of sustainable tourism and solidarity.

Date: 17 May 2025

Time: 7:00 am to 4:00 am (Burkina Faso time in the commune of Garango)

Renaissance of Solidarity Tourism in Sangha, Bandiagara region.

REMATOURD organises a three-day workshop with Sangha solidarity tourism actors on the theme: Renaissance of solidarity tourism actors to contribute to the sustainable development of the sector, and to bring together Sangha solidarity tourism actors to give them our support.

Date: June 2025

Travelling festival ‘Views of Casamance’ ... in Senegal

This festival took place in two locations: Adéane and Goudomp, in Middle Casamance, Senegal. The association Les Amis des Arts de la Casamance in Ziguinchor, Senegal, organises this event every year. The focus on tourism and discovery, or responsible tourism, promotes the environment and traditional cultures.

The two host towns this year, Adéane (25 to 27 April 2025) and Goudomp-plage Badala (28 to 30 April 2025), are only 17 km apart. They share the Casamance River, a symbol of prosperity thanks to its flora and fauna.

With our eyes turned towards the river, water sports activities were organised, including a pirogue race in Adéane. To our great surprise, the sea mask appeared at the start of the festivities and at the end of the race. After the congratulations and the presentation of the trophies, all the rubbish was collected by a team of dynamic young people.

In Goudomp, Badala Beach, developed by the Goudomp Sama Gox association, was once a mangrove forest that has now disappeared. The canoe trip to Bird Island tells us its glorious history with miraculous catches, then its decline linked to its loss. This association aims to involve the people of Goudomp in rebuilding this fragile ecosystem in order to reduce poverty.

The development of inter-state tourism was on the agenda, namely Mali, Guinea Conakry and Côte d'Ivoire. The next step will be to mobilise stakeholders in responsible and sustainable tourism in Senegal.

CafecISTO by VALENCIA. Technical session - Opportunities in digital accessibility: new European regulations

Dear members,

As part of the programme of technical training sessions organised by Pacto Verde València Turismo, we would like to inform you about the upcoming webinar, organised by Fundación Visit Valencia, which will take place on Friday, 27 June 2025, in online format:

🗓️ Digital accessibility: learn about the advantages of the new European regulations so you don't get left behind
📅 Date: Friday, 27 June 2025
🕒 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
📍 Format: Online (connection link to be sent shortly)

🎯 Session objective:

The European Accessibility Directive (2019/882), transposed into Spanish law by Law 11/2023, comes into force on 28 June 2025. This regulation will affect the products and services offered in digital environments by companies in the tourism sector: websites, apps, touch screens, self-service machines, electronic customer service, among others.

In addition to being mandatory, its application represents a strategic opportunity to improve the customer experience, reach a wider audience, strengthen brand reputation and anticipate future legal or certification requirements.

During the webinar:

• We will explain the key points of the new regulations.
• We will address their specific implications for the tourism sector.
• We will hear about the experiences of companies that are already taking steps in this direction.
• We will present a practical roadmap to facilitate its implementation.

⚠️ Save the date in your diary. We will send you the access link in the next few days.

Registration link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=72aExpurDk-Oc-siCvJXlvO_HPmbeRRHt8j29s-a9cJUOTFHQzAzNExZUEJJSjZFWkoyQ1ZQWVdPVC4u&route=shorturl

They support us.