Monaco publishes Responsible Tourism initiative

The Monaco Government Tourist & Convention Authority has presented a new White Paper on Responsible Tourism in Monaco. It was a project begun in 2020 and the document draws on analyses of surveys, comparative studies and discussion workshops, while aiming to offer a better understanding of tourism in Monaco. The new document identifies Monaco’s strengths and weaknesses to help prepare for the tourism of tomorrow and make it more sustainable, using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and the Principality’s energy transition targets as a basis. Work on the project was carried out by the Tourist and Convention Authority and François Tourisme Consultants, together with destination partners and the government. With a preface by H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco and Mr Zurab Pololikashvili, secretary-general of the World Tourism Organisation, the White Paper, the authorities hope, can serve as a foundation for highlighting areas for improvement and actions to take. Destination Monaco and its partners say they are already putting in place solutions to ensure optimal management of resources, using eco-friendly transportation, renewable energy resources, and the use of sustainable infrastructure. Environmental certification has been adopted by a majority of hotels. Progress is also reported in the restaurant sector. Five high-end restaurants from Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer (SBM) Group have signed up to the Government’s Responsible Restaurant scheme and will all implement new eco-friendly practices each year.