A major part of the discussion during the seventh session  centered on thematic multi-stakeholder dialogues that focus on the impact and contribution of tourism to sustainable development. The Tourism Segment included two full days of dialogue among actors from industry, workers, communities and local authorities.

The purpose of the Segment was to generate meaningful dialogue between Governments and representations of major groups, and to identify policy directions that may reinforce the positive impacts of tourism on sustainable development objectives.

The Segment  focused on the following themes : 

• Industry Initiatives for Sustainable Tourism (19 April, afternoon session)

• Influencing Consumer Behavior to Promote Sustainable Tourism (20 April, morning  session)

• Promoting Broad-based Sustainable Development through Tourism while Safeguarding the Integrity of Local Cultures and Protecting the Environment (20 April, afternoon session)

• Coastal impact of Tourism (21 April, morning session).

• Organising partners
• Documents
• Chairman Summary of dialogue segment
• Decisions
• Follow up to CSD-7 decisions
• Success stories
• Case Studies on the Role of Major Groups in Sustainable Oceans and Seas
• Study on Role of Major Groups and changing consumption and Production Patterns
• Guidelines for participation
• CSD-7 Main Page

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