Transforming One Planet Vision into Action - Guidelines and Tools

Published on January 31, 2022

The One Planet Vision calls for a responsible recovery of the tourism sector from the COVID-19 crisis which is founded on sustainability. The Vision strives to enhance the resilience of tourism, balancing the needs of people, planet and prosperity. The Vision is available in all UN languages (English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian).

This repository aims to inspire further action from governments and the private sector by highlighting tools and initiatives from stakeholders which are leading by example, as well as providing reflections of thought and opinion leaders on the challenges and opportunities for the responsible and sustainable recovery of tourism.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed and arguments employed herein are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official views of the UNWTO or its member countries.

This section includes guidelines and tools by ASSET-H&C, IMPULSA BALEARS, ADAPTUR, Greenview, Intrepid Travel, CE360 Alliance, Adventure Travel Trade Association, Group NAO and Global Destination Sustainability Movement.

Read them here (available in English, French and Spanish):

ECO-GUIDE FOR HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES AND SCHOOLS IN MEKONG REGION

CIRCULARITY IN THE HOTEL INDUSTRY AND COMPETITIVENESS: A MANUAL FOR IMPLEMENTING GOOD PRACTICES

CLIMATE PROOF INVESTMENT GUIDE FOR A SUSTAINABLE AND RESILIENT TOURISM

THE CORNELL HOTEL SUSTAINABILITY BENCHMARKING (CHSB) INDEX ALLOWS HOTELS TO BENCHMARK THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE AGAINST PEERS

INTREPID’S DECARBONISATION GUIDE SUPPORTS INDUSTRY ACTION

CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM – A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR A SUSTAINABLE, RESILIENT AND FUTURE PROOF INDUSTRY TRANSITION

TOMORROW’S AIR: PIONEERING COLLECTIVE FOR CARBON REMOVAL WITH PERMANENT STORAGE

FUNDING FOR A REGENERATIVE FUTURE – COULD TOURISM TAXES BE PART OF THE ANSWER?