How can tourism policy influence the path to sustainable tourism development in Guyana by 2025?

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to outline the key realities which need to be under consideration as Guyana crafts a vision for sustainable tourism development – 2025. These key realities are borne out of the current vision statement, strategic objectives and actions in the National Draft Tourism Policy 2016-2020.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper is exploratory in nature and uses document analysis as primary means of data collection.

Findings

The achievement of sustainable tourism development is an ideal fit with the tabling of strategic policy documents that seek to guide its implementation. However, these objectives and actions need to be structured and measurable to ensure that monitoring and evaluation can occur.

Originality/value

It is anticipated that this research will serve as a valuable reference tool for researchers, policymakers and other relevant bodies with an interest in strategic action for the achievement of sustainable tourism development.

Citation

Connelly, A. and Sam, S. (2018), "How can tourism policy influence the path to sustainable tourism development in Guyana by 2025?", Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. 10 No. 5, pp. 545-554. https://doi.org/10.1108/WHATT-05-2018-0031