Table 1

Interconnections of SDGs to tourism

Sustainability pillarsTourism industrySDGs
Social equity• Pro-poor tourismSDG 1 – No Poverty
 • Social tourismSDG 2 – Zero hunger
 • AgritourismSDG 3 – Good health and well-being
 • Solidarity tourismSDG 4 – Quality education
 • Emotional peace tourismSDG 5 – Gender equality
 • Medical and health tourismSDG10 – Reduce inequalities
 • Tourism companies’ CSRSDG 16 – Peace, justice, and strong institutions
 • Accessible and inclusive access 
 • Tourists’ physical and mental health 
 • Balanced gender workforce 
 • Tourism education and training 
 • Women work-life balance 
 • Women and minority entrepreneurship initiatives 
 • Woman travellers 
Economic viability• Destination tourism incomeSDG 8 – Decent work and economic growth
 • Tourism tax incomeSDG 9 – Industry, innovation & infrastructure
 • Large employmentSDG 17 – Partnerships for the goals
 • Forward and backward linkages 
 • Infrastructure upgrades and renovation 
 • Smart destinations 
 • Decrease foreign trade deficits 
 • Public–private partnerships 
Environmental protection• Responsible tourismSDG 6 – Clean water and sanitation
 • Nature-based tourismSDG 7 – Affordable and clean energy
 • Cycle tourismSDG 11 – Sustainable cities and communities
 • Rural tourismSDG 12 – Sustainable consumption and production
 • Coastal tourismSDG 13 – Climate action
 • Smart ecosystemsSDG 14 – Life below water
 • Ecotourism destinationsSDG 15 – Life on land
 • Reduce waste and carbon footprint 
 • Environmental conservation and protection 
 • Collaborative consumption 

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