The 18 Guiding Principles create a framework for policies that aim to attract investment in sustainable tourism. They offer a roadmap to achieve a set of multifaceted objectives by aligning four dimensions of investment policymaking for sustainable tourism – the governance, economic, sociocultural and environmental dimension. The four constituent dimensions of the Principles are connected and interacting and many of the principles mutually support one another. Investment in sustainable tourism takes all four dimensions into account and creates inclusive long-term growth that aligns in all aspects with the SDGs. The Guiding Principles support the establishment, at the sub-national, national and international level of appropriate policies, guidelines, institutions and regulations, in accordance with national priorities and legislation, for promoting and supporting sustainable tourism development. The principles advocate policies that attract responsible investments aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Source: UN Tourism
