Strengthened inter-sectorial linkages (e.g. between tourism and agriculture, transport, infrastructure etc.) on sustainable tourism in the region

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1 GROUP 3: SUSTAINABLE TOURISM Expected Outcome Successful transition towards by strengthening partnership and capacities through the adoption and implementation of programs, strategies and methods involving concerned sectors and stakeholders in the Asia Pacific Countries. Output Area Effective programs in regional, national, and local level through enhanced multi-stakeholder networking, information sharing linkages, research, and capacity building, which are suitable to the needs and situations of concerned stakeholders in the Region. Institutions Involved International Organizations: UN/UNEP/UN WTO/PATA Regional Networks: APRSCP National: Lead Government agency, Coordinating government agencies, Local Government Units, Civil Society Groups and Business Groups, Tourism Associations and Industries Activities Outputs COST 1. Regional collaboration through networking to enhance in the Region a. Identify and connect with in-country networks and institutions involved in b. Provide a platform to bring tourism sector together for awareness raising and access to information. (APRSCP ) c. Activate social networking through the Global SCP clearinghouse website d. Collaborative activity with networks through programs Strengthened inter-sectorial linkages (e.g. between tourism and agriculture, transport, infrastructure etc.) on in the region Consumer awareness raising campaigns (e.g. Green Passport, waste management etc. Funds Availability NO Funding Sources

2 Activities Outputs COST Funds Availability 2. Establish access to information of concerned sectors and stakeholders on sustainability practices on tourism and enhance information and knowledge management on initiatives a. Develop accessible and knowledge products on strategies, methods and tools b. Conduct IEC on Sustainable Tourism to promote best practices and developed technologies through multi-media, outreach, and other means of disseminating information. c. Environmental service quality and resource sustainability indicators to be integrated No. of persons / communities reached by IEC activities. Baseline indicators (i.e. environmental and socioeconomic indicators for measuring impacts) NO Funding Sources 3. Enhanced policies on through policy support programs in the region to integrate environmental and socio cultural issues in tourism policies and maximizing opportunities in tourism value chains, developing sustainable products & services a. Programs to develop and implement pilot or demonstration projects on integrating environment and socio-cultural issues into tourism planning No. of Policy Support Programs for b. Conduct case studies/assessment to support policy-making focusing on value chain of consumption and production associated with tourism sector and maximizing opportunities in tourism value chains, developing sustainable products & services Policies based on case studies and assessments conducted on: 1. Understanding Sustainable Tourism (Integrating key themes (e.g. poverty alleviation, biodiversity, ICZM, resource efficiency etc.) to mainstream into tourism destination planning and management) 2. Reports on best practices 3. Impact and Carrying capacity 4. Value chain of consumption and production

3 Activities Outputs COST c. Develop or update policies, strategies and plans National and local plans conducted on sustainable tourism Funds Availability d. Use of sustainability or environmental tools for investment decision-making (e.g. standards, certification) e. Review, develop and implement a system of incentives to encourage sustainable tourism technologies and practices, local sustainable materials and supply chain, R&D, and making the business case for Enhance criteria and set international standards (Tourism related hotel classification (transportation, theme parks, accommodation, restaurant) rating for the region to include environmental and social parameters) No of champions on in the Region No. of recognition awards given to champions of

4 Output and time frame Short Description Lead by Partners How much will cost? Budget available? Funding sources? Network on Sustainable Tourism Multi-stakeholder network; information sharing linkages APRSCP as the platform to bring tourism sector together for awareness raising and access to information. Awareness activities: UNEP/UNWTO 500K no UNEP Tourism Sector More access to information of guests and tourism operators on sustainability practices of hotels/theme parks etc. UNEP/UNWTO Local Community 1Million Corporate environmental responsibility Sponsorship private sector)

5 Find champions on in the Region (for Recognition initiatives (Leadership awards on Sustainable Tourism) Policy support for sustainable Tourism Tourism related hotel classification (transportation, theme parks, accommodation, restaurant) rating for the region to include environmental and social parameters Standard rating (criteria to include) UNEP/UNWTO The association who creates hotel ratings? 100K no No Environmental service quality and resource sustainability indicators to be integrated Integration of ST in curriculum of hospitality and tourism businesses Recognized Institutes / UNEP Government Academic institutes TOT provided by NIDA National Regular Budget Integrate Reprioritize UNEP/MoTourism/ National 300K NO UNEP/WTO/

6 environment and socio-cultural issues into tourism planning (Conduct case studies/assessment) environment, sociocultural and economic aspects of tourism policies Value chain of consumption and production associated with tourism sector Assessment on myths on Impact and Carrying capacity studies on tourism initiatives MoEnvironment experts/institutes Contributions and commitment TNCs Encourage development and implementation of ST policies in individual All tourism policies sld incorporate Sustainable tourism aspects Strengthening local community UNEP/national experts 500K no In-kind contribution and UNEP 3. Technology Applications on

7 Awareness information