Presentation of the first National Coordinator's Certificate to Ecuador

One of the highlights of the day was the official presentation of the first Alianza del Turismo Acessible National Coordinator certificate to Ecuador. The ceremony, held in the main amphitheater of the Ecuadorian stand, brought together key figures such as the Undersecretary of Tourism, Santiago Granda; the President of Tourism Society Think Tank (TSTT), Antonio Santos; and the CEO of ATACC, Stephanie Sheehy.

During the event, the leadership of Liseth Ramirez, who assumes the responsibility of coordinating ATACC's efforts in Ecuador, was recognized. Sheehy urged the country's authorities, tourism sector and associations to work hand in hand to promote truly inclusive tourism. “Ecuador has enormous potential and, with Liseth's leadership as national coordinator, we are confident that it will become a reference in the region,” said Sheehy.

Meetings with Potential National Coordinators

During the day, the Alliance held meetings with representatives from Spain and Norway to explore the possibility of establishing national coordinators in these countries. These discussions reflect the growing interest of several nations to join the global movement for accessible tourism. The expansion of ATACC to new countries will contribute to the creation of common standards and best practices to ensure inclusive tourism experiences worldwide.