EXAMPLES: CREATING POLICIES AND PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURSHIP, INNOVATION, AND TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT IN THE TOURISM SECTOR, FOSTERING THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM BUSINESSES AND PROMOTING THE USE OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND PRACTICES. 1. INVESTING IN INFRASTRUCTURE, TECHNOLOGY, AND RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO DRIVE INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN THE TOURISM INDUSTRY, SUCH AS IMPLEMENTING SMART CITY INITIATIVES, DEVELOPING DIGITAL TOURISM PLATFORMS, OR UTILIZING RENEWABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS FOR TOURISM FACILITIES. 2. PROVIDING RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR TRAINING AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE INNOVATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT IN THE TOURISM SECTOR, EQUIPPING TOURISM PROFESSIONALS WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO LEVERAGE TECHNOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM PRACTICES AND ENHANCE THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE. 3. COLLABORATING WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES, RESIDENTS, AND INVESTORS TO IDENTIFY AND PROMOTE INNOVATIVE PROJECTS AND IDEAS IN THE TOURISM INDUSTRY, ENCOURAGING PARTNERSHIPS AND KNOWLEDGE-SHARING TO DRIVE TOURISM INNOVATION AND ENHANCE DESTINATION COMPETITIVENESS. 4. ESTABLISHING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES OR TECHNOLOGY INCUBATORS IN THE TOURISM SECTOR TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES AND ENTREPRENEURS IN DEVELOPING AND TESTING NEW TOURISM PRODUCTS, SERVICES, AND TECHNOLOGIES THAT ALIGN WITH SUSTAINABILITY GOALS. 5. To what extent does our municipality have a strategy in place and actively execute initiatives to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and technological advancement for sustainable infrastructure? Are we actively engaging with local businesses, residents, and investors to foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship? Do our policies and programs support entrepreneurship, innovation, and technological advancement? Are we investing in infrastructure, technology, and research and development to drive innovation and sustainable infrastructure development? Do we provide resources and support for training and education programs that promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and technological advancement? SDG 9 18
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