Can there be a relationship between SDG and Tourism?

Can there be a relationship between SDG and Tourism?

  Nowadays, tourism has become one fastest growing economic and social industries in the world. But as more regions and countries develop their tourism industry, it produces significant impacts in our environment, economy and society. Can this improve? Yes, tourism and SDG can join and achieve a better and more sustainable future for all, specifically towards 2030.

    Tourism depends on almost everything and the need for sustainable/responsible planning and management is necessary for the industry to survive as a whole. And, at the same time, we will contribute to the fulfillment of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). How can we achieve both? We have to focus on higher yield rather than the numbers. And the tourist is willing to contribute, assures Dr. Rachel Dodds. Travel agencies can work with sustainable tour operators and be aware of the ways they develop their job. Creative initiative where tourists can "see a demonstration of sustainability in action and then bring that to home with them", suggest James Goodman, director of Forum for the Future.

  All tourism activities of whatever motivation need to be sustainable. It seeks to provide people with an exciting and educational holiday that is also of benefit to the people of the host country.