International and Regional experience of MLI Tourism Management and Green Destination concept

The article analyzes the conceptual foundations of Sustainable Tourism, its economic, social and environmental significance, as well as the article analyzes the conceptual foundations of Sustainable Tourism, its economic, social and environmental significance, as well as management mechanisms applied at the International and regional levels from a scientific point of view. The purpose of the study is to substantiate the importance of integration of sustainability principles in planning and management of tourism activities, to identify international experience and potential opportunities of Azerbaijan in this direction. Within the framework of the study, the Coordination of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals of the UN, especially the 8th (decent labor and economic growth), 11th (sustainable cities and communities), 12th (responsible consumption and production) and 13th (measures against climate change) goals with the tourism sector was investigated. The analysis shows that the sustainable tourism model both ensures the preservation of Natural Resources and acts as an important factor for long-term economic stability and social wellbeing. Azerbaijan’s” Green Destination “ initiatives and ecotourism projects are evaluated against the background of international experience and practical recommendations are put forward to strengthen the principle of sustainability in the country’s tourism policy.