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8 Implications for Policy and Practice

global sustainable tourism governance. In this context, international
leadership can be strengthened through:

• Sharing methodologies, tools, and implementation experiences with
destinations outside Europe.
• Promoting European sustainability standards and practices through
international cooperation initiatives.
• Supporting knowledge transfer and capacity building in emerging
tourism regions.

By coupling harmonisation with long-term governance arrangements,
Europe can reinforce its role as a reference point for sustainability gover-
nance in tourism while contributing to global sustainability transitions.

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