In an effort to advance conversations around tourism's impact on the environment, destination stewardship, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the Port led a collaborative effort with statewide partners to develop this handbook. Its contents provide practical guidance on how your organization, region, or community can help usher in a better version of the tourism industry that works for all Washingtonians.
- Download entire 98-page handbook as a PDF file
- Chapter 1: Introduction (PDF)
- Chapter 2: Why Take Action Now? (PDF)
- Chapter 3: Towards Sustainable & Inclusive Tourism in Washington (PDF)
- Chapter 4: Your Organization and Community's Context (PDF)
- Chapter 5: Understanding, Measuring and Managing Tourism's Impacts (PDF)
- Chapter 6: Product Development (PDF)
- Chapter 7: Responsible Marketing & Communications Strategies (PDF)
- Chapter 8: Supporting Businesses to Adapt and Build Resilience (PDF)
- Chapter 9: Creating an Action Plan: Setting Targets to Measure and Monitor Progress (PDF)
- Acknowledgements and Annexes (PDF)
- Companion Workbook (.DOCX)