The Organization of American States (OAS) recently released the results of its year-long research and training initiative aimed at providing recommended policies, information and tools to support Micro, Small and Medium Sized Tourism Enterprises to prepare for and rebound from crisis.

With the support of the U.S. government and in collaboration with the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, the Caribbean Tourism Organization and the University of the West Indies, the findings and recommendations can be accessed thru the following links:

1.  Building the Resilience of Small Tourism Enterprises in the Caribbean to Disasters: Final Report of Research, Findings and Recommendations from the High-Level Policy Forum, 20-21 July, 2022

Full Report on the High-Level Policy Forum 2022: Go to: https://bit.ly/3SxcgpV

High-Level Policy Forum Support Documents:

(i) Plenary One – OAS/CHTA Findings and Recommendations from STE Research on Challenges to Post-Disaster Business Continuity

Go to: https://bit.ly/3FfJxmz

(ii) Plenary Two – Development of a Model Post-Disaster Crisis Communications Strategy for STEs

Go to: https://bit.ly/3VVawtv

(ii) Plenary Three – Business Continuity Planning, Business Impact Assessment and Recovery

Go to: https://bit.ly/3SvV5Fe

2. Regional Workshop for STEs on Multi-Hazard Contingency Planning and Business Continuity conducted by the OAS and UWI Disaster Risk Reduction Center

Go to: https://bit.ly/3TAL4rU

3. Post-Disaster Crisis Communication Strategy Procedural Guide for STEs, September 2022, OAS STE Project

Go to: https://bit.ly/3DtRL9A