Due to the nature of tourism, sustainability and tourism are intertwined. The ecosystem in which tourism actions take place is very important in achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs). With a responsible tourism approach, supporting the development of touristic destinations, respecting the natural, cultural and social environment, and harmonizing relevant business strategies will be instrumental in achieving the SDGs.

The actions taken within the field of tourism play an important role in realizing the sustainability criteria. Within this context, is to develop an understanding of sustainability, social responsibility and the emergence of tourism operations’ contributions to the SDGs. The fact that tourism businesses play an important role in reflecting the sustainability criteria to their activities has been declared by The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as well. The companies may act with a responsible tourism approach by supporting the development of touristic destinations while respecting the natural, cultural and social environment, and align their strategies with the SDGs. Cultural authenticity and historical and natural values are important sustainable resources used within the scope of tourism. The protection and sustainability of these resources can create an economic win-win situation for all societies, regardless of the level of development within the multidimensional structure of the tourism service sector. In this respect, the tourism sector is a sector that supports sustainable development processes in terms of both creating financial resources and promoting the protection of moral and natural values. Considering the integration of SDGs in the tourism sector it can be associated with all 17 SDGs.