Sustainable and Slow Tourism

Planning a future vision for sustainable and slow tourism in Sutton

The Corporation de développement économique de Sutton has received a grant that will provide the Sutton community and stakeholders with the opportunity to take part in planning for the future of tourism in Sutton. Photo: Isabelle Capmas

By Taylor McClure
Townships’ Daily News Bits
CIDI 99.1 FM
Played on 01/02/24 - Published on 02/02/24

The Corporation de développement économique de Sutton (CDES) has received a $250,000 grant from the Fonds d’action québécois pour le développement durable that will provide citizens and stakeholders with the opportunity to get involved in developing and planning a future vision for sustainable and slow tourism in Sutton. 

Sustainable tourism takes into account “its current and future economic, social, and environmental impacts,” while slow tourism invites the population to “connect with places and people in a meaningful way,” explained Janna Hubacek, project manager with CDES. 

Hubacek explained that the goal behind the grant is to involve citizens and stakeholders in the decision-making process by mobilizing the community through organized activities. Participants will then be invited to co-create a future project around sustainable tourism for the Sutton community.

The “economic vitality” of  tourism is a concern not only in Sutton, but around the world, noted Hubacek. 

Listen to the full interview below: