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With Caribbean coral reefs under increasing threat from climate change, overfishing, and coastal development, the region\u2019s tourism industry is stepping up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\u00a0Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>(CHTA<\/a><\/strong>), through its\u00a0Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism<\/a>\u00a0(CAST) and in partnership with The Nature Conservancy, recently hosted a webinar launching the new\u00a0Caribbean Coral Reef Stewardship Best Practices Brief<\/em><\/a>, featuring the winners of its inaugural\u00a0Caribbean Coral Reef Tourism Stewardship Awards<\/em>.<\/p>

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During the\u00a0virtual event<\/a>, the winning organizations presented their projects and shared best practices for reef conservation that are also showcased in the\u00a0Brief<\/a>. <\/p>

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Together, these efforts spotlight how tourism stakeholders can help protect one of the Caribbean\u2019s most vital natural assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Best Practices Guide to Inspire Reef-Focused Tourism<\/strong><\/p>

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The\u00a0Best Practices Brief<\/em>\u00a0profiles three successful, uniquely different models of reef stewardship led by tourism operators. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It offers actionable guidance on how hotels, resorts, dive operators and tourism businesses can collaborate with communities, NGOs, and government agencies to protect and restore coral ecosystems.<\/p>

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From innovative coral gardening and habitat mapping to creative community engagement and education, the Brief demonstrates how environmental protection can also create economic and social benefits.<\/p>

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Recognizing Leadership in Coral Conservation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building on the Brief\u2019s recommendations, CHTA <\/a><\/strong>honored organizations setting new standards for coral protection through education, innovation, and collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is not only about preserving coral reefs; it\u2019s about honoring the deep connection between nature and the people of the Caribbean,\u201d said Karolin Troubetzkoy, Acting Chair for CAST.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen hotels and tourism-related businesses, communities, and conservationists come together, we\u2019re protecting our heritage, safeguarding our investments, sustaining livelihoods, and ensuring that future generations can experience the beauty of these ecosystems. These awardees show what\u2019s possible when sustainability is a shared commitment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2025 Caribbean Coral Reef Tourism Stewardship Awards Winners:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st Place \u2013 Aquanauts Grenada
<\/strong>This Scuba Schools International (SSI) dive center has transformed invasive reef-damaging lionfish into an opportunity for conservation and community building. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through\u00a0Lionfish Bites & Beats<\/em>\u2014a vibrant event combining live music, culinary experiences, and education\u2014and the\u00a0Aqua Rangers Youth Development Scholarship<\/em>, Aquanauts has removed thousands of lionfish, funded marine conservation training for local youth, and created a replicable model blending education and public awareness-building, economic resilience and reef stewardship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st Runner-Up \u2013 Jamaica Inn Foundation, Ocho Rios
<\/strong>Jamaica Inn\u2019s longstanding commitment to reef protection is embodied in the White River Fish Sanctuary, a 370-acre marine protected area which they helped to create and is co-managed with local stakeholders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combining coral restoration, habitat mapping, and community education, with the unique engagement of local fishers, the Sanctuary has increased fish biomass by 500 percent while fostering sustainable livelihoods and scientific research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2nd Runner-Up \u2013 Round Hill Hotel & Villas, Jamaica
<\/strong>Through its\u00a0Reef Garden Initiative<\/em>, Round Hill has become a pioneer in tourism-led reef restoration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In partnership with Seascape Caribbean and the Government of Jamaica, the resort has applied silvicultural coral propagation techniques, engaged local fishers as reef gardeners, and integrated guest experiences that connect travelers directly with conservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The initiative shows how ecological impact and elevated guest engagement can go hand in hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These winning projects demonstrate how tourism, guided by strong partnerships and science-backed strategies, can drive both environmental restoration and sustainable economic growth across the Caribbean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tourism stakeholders are encouraged to explore the Best Practices Brief<\/em>, share it across their networks, and draw inspiration from these leading examples. To access the full recording of the webinar and presentation decks, visit: https:\/\/caribbeanhotelandtourism.com\/commitment-initiatives<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Brief, webinar and supporting research undertaken by CHTA\/CAST to identify best practices by tourism industry stakeholders were made possible in part by support from The Nature Conservancy and the United Nations Environment Programme.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about CHTA and CAST, visit:\u00a0https:\/\/caribbeanhotelandtourism.com<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0Additional research and support information is available at The Nature Conservancy\u2019s site:\u00a0https:\/\/www.nature.org\/en-us\/about-us\/where-we-work\/caribbean<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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