Author Bio
Rogerio Basso
Rogerio Basso is a Principal with Impactum Capital Advisors, a boutique capital markets platform specializing in the hospitality and tourism sectors in Latin America and the Caribbean. The firm sources capital for sustainable tourism projects and provides strategic guidance to promote impact investing principles rooted in ESG. A seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience, Rogerio has extensive knowledge in banking, development, and strategy consulting within the real estate and hospitality sectors. He has held a variety of positions at global firms, most recently serving as Head of Tourism at IDB Invest. Rogerio holds a BBA from the College of William & Mary and an MBA from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration.
Posts by Rogerio Basso
All-inclusive hotels: A key for Latin America and the Caribbean’s growth
The traditional all-inclusive concept has significantly evolved in recent years to better adapt to changing consumer preferences, demographics and booking patterns. Guest behavior and expectations are being reshaped by a shift in consumers’ mindset towards travel and the disruptive impact of technology. Travelers are increasingly seeking personalization and authenticity in their vacation experiences, more involvement and connection with the local community, and a genuine engagement in environmentally responsible practices—all of this while maintaining full control of their choices and increasingly relying on mobile and electronic devices as a preferred booking method. A revamped all-inclusive 2.0 model is becoming more sensitive to these consumer needs and undergoing an exciting metamorphosis.
Caribbean Tourism: The Private Sector Cannot Do It Alone
Caribbean economies that heavily depend on tourism require meaningful public stimulus. One key to recovery is to keep businesses solvent.
Why Should the Tourism Sector Care About Food Waste?
Every year, over 1 billion tons of food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted. Given its position at the consumption end of the food value chain, the tourism sector is a strategic industry to fight this problem.