Dominica Community Tourism Association

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Dominica Community Tourism Association Inc. (DCTAI) is a key player in promoting sustainable and community tourism in Dominica. Located at the Layou Tourism Facility, next to the scenic Layou River, the association works closely with local groups and organizations to develop unique, marketable, and experiential tourism products that align with national tourism policies.

About Dominica Community Tourism Association Inc. (DCTAI)

The Dominica Community Tourism Association Inc. (DCTAI) is dedicated to creating an enabling environment for community-based tourism, ensuring that local groups and organizations thrive within Dominica’s growing tourism sector. The association supports the development of sustainable tourism products and services, with a strong focus on cultural authenticity, environmental stewardship, and visitor safety. Through strategic partnerships and collaborations, DCTAI ensures that community tourism impacts Dominica’s overall tourism landscape.

Mission and Vision

• Mission: To collaborate with and enable community groups and organizations to develop sustainable tourism products and services that are unique, marketable, and experiential, in keeping with the national tourism policy.
• Vision: To be sustainable, impactful, and connected in all efforts.

Key Objectives

• Fostering Sustainable Growth: Creating opportunities for community tourism groups to thrive sustainably.
• Partnership Building: Strengthening collaborations among tourism groups and organizations.
• Service Improvement: Enhancing the quality and delivery of services offered by community tourism initiatives.
• Skill Development: Providing training and increasing product knowledge for tourism stakeholders.
• Environmental Awareness: Highlighting environmental concerns impacting community tourism and promoting eco-friendly practices.
• Promotion and Awareness: Develop promotional campaigns and advertisements to raise awareness of Dominica as a community tourism destination.
• Securing Investments: Attracting investment to bolster the community tourism sector in Dominica.

Major Achievements

• Calibishie Tourism Youth Arm: The creation of this youth group has led to the successful hosting of an annual traditional games day.
• Community Tourism Map: Launched a detailed map showcasing Dominica’s community tourism sites and experiences.
• Community Tourism Enhancement Competition (CTEC): An initiative to encourage innovation and improvement in community tourism offerings.

DCTAI is paving the way for a vibrant, community-centric tourism industry in Dominica by focusing on sustainability, community involvement, community involvement, and environmental protection. The association continues to advocate for community tourism's growth and development, ensuring that visitors and locals benefit from this thriving sector.