“Tourism is an important driving force for inclusive socio-economic development, with significant potential to stimulate enterprise and job creation, particularly for women and young people. It has experienced continued expansion and diversification over the last decades and is one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing economic sectors today. In spite of this, its role in employment generation and enterprise development is often overlooked in tourism development policies and strategies. Moreover, the tourism industry continues to face decent work challenges that need to be addressed in order to take full advantage of its potential for economic development and job creation…” (p.iv)

“These guidelines set out common principles and the policy framework that should guide action to achieve decent work and socially responsible tourism, and full and productive employment in the tourism industry, thereby promoting its sustainability, and contributing to the achievement of the SDGs. They should serve as a reference tool for the ILO constituents and other tourism stakeholders in their efforts to address labour-related challenges and opportunities for the sustainable development of the tourism sector.” (p.5)