Mapping Sustainable Horizons: The Transformative Power of Tourism Research for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

While the tourism and hospitality industry can be considered a significant role in driving toward a more sustainable future, stakeholders in the industry must grapple with several challenges as they seek to make a meaningful contribution to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. There is evidence of growing knowledge on how to drive tourism toward greater sustainability but limited progress in moving from concepts and principles to pan-industry practice, reflecting a lack of collaborative partnerships among tourism stakeholders. This chapter reviews the current status of the tourism and hospitality industry and explores the critical role of its industry stakeholders in achieving sustainability goals. The chapter provides sustainable recommendations for the roles of different stakeholders to promote sustainable tourism development.