and the promotion of the tourism sector can trigger other economic activities and could promote the protection of the islands' natural and cultural resources. the support of the policies and norms directed by the different participating institutions would be an excellent advantage for this sector.

of tourism in least developed countries and coastal LDCs.

■ Maximize local benefits from

tourism in SIDS and other island economies, through the participation of stakeholders or institutions, foreign investment and

economic liberalization.

■ Create local employment opportunities, enhance capacity development programs,

develop local supply chains and promote

tourism based on cultural heritage.

■ SIDS, in particular, should address their

resource management challenges for safeguarding-

counteract local resource needs against increasing

demands of tourism.

■ Tourism can be used as a tool to

properly support the conservation of coasts and biodiversity.

regional markets and develop tourism products

that encourage longer stays.

■ Appropriate policies must be developed and developed

implemented at the national and local level to

promote tourism with a focus on development

diversified products to avoid overdependence

Unique tourism product for income generation.

■ Basic principles of sustainability, as clear

Land use planning and development control policies.