10 May 2023
The AIVP joins the 6th Adriatic Sea Forum in Dubrovnik
On the 4th of May, AIVP was represented by Mr. Alberto Cappato, secretary of the AIVP, in a session focusing on balancing the needs of tourist destinations with the growth of maritime tourists in the Adriatic, that took place during the 6th Adriatic Sea Forum in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Other speakers in the session were the mayors of Dubrovnik, Hvar and Vlore, the deputy mayor of Koper and the President of FAIC (Forum of Adriatic and Ionian Cities), Mayor as well of the City of Fano. Mr. Cappato highlighted the need to establish dialogue with all stakeholders in port cities to strike a balance between the growth of touristic activities and the needs of the local citizens. Another key point he made was also that the sustainable development ambitions of port cities have not been affected by the pandemic and today is taken ever more seriously than before, with renewed efforts by port authorities, municipalities and private companies.
