Draws on lessons learned to date, together with contemporary insights on the evolving landscape of tourism – in PNG, across the Pacific, and around the world. Central to this is a focus on environmental, social, cultural, and economic sustainability.

Is based on the views of PNG’s tourism industry, government, and host communities. These are reflected in the Shared Vision, Policy Goals, Guiding Principles, and Policy Areas defined in its development.

Represents a whole-of-government commitment to supporting tourism development, recognising the uniqueness of tourism as a sector that relies on cross-agency collaboration.

Sets the long-term public policy framework for tourism. It will be complemented by the Tourism Sector Development Plans (TSDPs) convened by the TPA every five years, which specify agreed medium-term strategic actions for all public, private, and community stakeholders.