Proposal for the creation of the Tourism Forum of the Américas

On the occasion of the work carried out by the Scientific Committee of the Americas Tourism Summit to be held in the city of Miami - Florida (USA) on December 2 and 3, a congress generated by the Tourism and Society Think Tank and developed jointly with the Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom, an institution belonging to Florida International University, a summary of the tasks carried out during the year 2023 and the first months of this 2024 was presented, taking into consideration the current situation of tourism development in the Americas. 

Among the conclusions, it was emphasized that, in spite of the significant efforts, efforts and resources deployed by international institutions and organizations, it has been found that fundamental problems persist that impede the full development of the tourism industry in the American continent.

The meeting highlighted that tourism development in the Americas faces a series of persistent challenges that have not been overcome despite years of work and reflection by various international institutions. 

Among the main problems identified are the following: