EXAMPLES: DEVELOPING AND PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AS AN ECONOMIC SECTOR, SUPPORTING LOCAL TOURISM BUSINESSES, AND IMPLEMENTING POLICIES THAT PRIORITIZE ENVIRONMENTAL AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION. 1. COLLABORATING WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO CREATE TOURISM-RELATED POLICIES AND PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES, SUCH AS PROMOTING FAIR WAGES, PROVIDING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, AND ENSURING EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL WORKERS IN THE TOURISM INDUSTRY. 2. PROVIDING RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR TOURISM-FOCUSED JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP INITIATIVES, EMPOWERING LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TOURISM SECTOR AND BENEFIT FROM ITS ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES. 3. IMPLEMENTING POLICIES THAT PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE TOURISM PRACTICES, SUCH AS SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATIONS FOR BUSINESSES, ETHICAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES RELATED TO TOURISM DEVELOPMENT. 4. INVESTING IN TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE AND TECHNOLOGIES THAT ENHANCE THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE AND SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH, SUCH AS DEVELOPING ECO-FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATIONS, IMPROVING TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, AND IMPLEMENTING DIGITAL PLATFORMS FOR TOURISM PROMOTION AND MANAGEMENT. 5. To what extent does our municipality have a strategy in place and actively execute initiatives to support local businesses, promote fair employment practices, and create a sustainable economy? Are we actively engaging with stakeholders to identify and promote economic sectors, foster inclusive employment, and implement sustainable policies? SDG 8 17
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