Sustainable Tourism

We are working to support an inclusive, private sector-led tourism sector in the Pacific.

Tourism plays a crucial role in the Pacific's economic development and job creation. The Pacific island countries are popular tourist destinations, boasting vibrant cultural heritages, stunning natural landscapes, and unique biodiversity.

Yet, in several countries, the tourism sector faces challenges such as unclear regulations, difficulties accessing finance to expand or grow, insufficient planning and policies, a lack of reliable data, and minimal digital innovation.

That is why PSDI is working to ensure that the economic contribution of tourism throughout the region is maximized, and that the sector is sustainable and inclusive.

To achieve this, PSDI works with both the most advanced tourism economies in the Pacific, such as Fiji, and the emerging tourism markets—such as Kiribati and the Marshall Islands, where even a modest growth in tourism can generate significant positive economic outcomes.

PSDI’s Sustainable Tourism work area focuses on:

• Increasing evidence-based tourism planning by working with national tourism organizations and ministries of tourism to improve tourism data collection and analysis to support the development of policies that enhance sustainability and inclusivity.
• Enhancing crisis management and resilience by supporting national tourism organizations and ministries of tourism to improve policy and planning to foster a stronger and more resilient sector.
• Financing sustainable tourism through work with lenders and other financial institutions to increase access to finance for tourism businesses.
• Supporting a gender-inclusive tourism sector by working with national tourism organizations and ministries of tourism to assess and maximize the role of women in tourism.