Encuentro de las Américas de Turismo Social 2025 – Florianópolis, Brazil.

Social tourism has proven to be a key tool for inclusion, the balanced development of communities and the development 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 2025 will bring together specialists, organisations and key actors to reflect on the impact and future of the tourism sector.

Under the theme ‘Inspiring, making an impact and transforming lives’, the Encuentro will provide a space for reflection and debate on tourism as a driver of social change. Its role in community rebuilding through resilience-building initiatives will be explored, as well as funding and innovation opportunities for the growth of projects with a social mission. It will also analyse cutting-edge approaches to accessibility and inclusion and discuss the evolution of sustainable tourism towards a regenerative model, with a lasting positive impact on territories and their communities.

In the framework of the Encuentro, a call will be opened for the presentation of academic papers and field studies that showcase best practices and inspiring experiences in social tourism. We invite ISTO partners and allies to take advantage of this opportunity for regional and international visibility, sharing initiatives that have generated transformation in their communities.

The Encuentro de las Américas de Turismo Social 2025 will take place from 25-27 June 2025 at the Sesc Cacupé Hotel, Florianópolis, Brazil, with the valuable support of the Serviço Social do Comércio - Sesc Santa Catarina and the National Department, partners of the International Social Tourism Organisation (ISTO). In addition to the academic and exchange sessions, a technical visit will be organised on 25 June, allowing participants to discover innovative experiences in social tourism and to establish new connections with leaders in the sector.

For the convenience of participation in the event, the Early Bird package includes:

• Four nights' accommodation with full board at the Sesc Cacupé Hotel (24 to 28 June).
• Transfers to and from the airport at pre-arranged times.
• Access to all conferences, panels and technical visit.
• Welcome cocktail and fellowship dinner.
• Health breaks and kit for participants.
• Simultaneous interpretation in Portuguese, Spanish, English and Brazilian Sign Language (LIBRAS).

Places at the hotel are limited. If sold out, nearby accommodation options with breakfast included will be offered.

Do not miss the opportunity to be part of this unique experience that will bring together leaders in social tourism in the Americas! Make sure you participate and join this space for dialogue, learning and exchange that will contribute to the construction of a more inclusive and sustainable tourism.

Registration is open!