RT Report
T1 Industry as a partner for sustainable development: tourism
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
A1 World Travel & Tourism Council, 
A1 International Hotel & Restaurant Association, 
A1 International Council of Cruise Lines, 
A1 International Federation of Tour Operators, 
A2 Plott, Angela
A2 Crye, Michael
A2 Brackenbury, Martin
A2 Fawcett, Michelle
A2 Carroll-Simon, Elizabeth
A2 Bloom, Rebecca
A2 Wason, Graham
PB United Nations Environment Programme
SN 9280721931
YR 2002
FD 2002
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/7949
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/7949
NO Reviews progress made by the tourism sector in implementing Agenda 21. This report examines the role of the tourism industry as a partner in sustainable development, outlining its economic, social and environmental dimensions and the need for integrated management approaches. It reviews industry structure, trends and contributions, including employment generation, economic output and community impacts, while highlighting challenges such as environmental pressure, fragmented governance and limited accountability. The document describes sector-specific practices across tour operators, hospitality and cruise lines, and identifies voluntary initiatives, policy frameworks and stakeholder collaborations. It emphasises the importance of partnerships, improved planning, resource management and corporate responsibility to balance growth with conservation and ensure long-term sustainability.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 16, 2026