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Purpose: It is assumed that organizations can take advantage of the guidelines of the 2030 Agenda and have SDGs and Triple Bottom Line Model (TBL) as a reference, by adopting sustainable policies and practices contributing to the use of sustainable models, with clear benefits for their business (UNWTO, 2024a.). Tourist events place the participants at the center of new emotions and experiences (Getz, 2010) and the concern of social responsibility in terms of sustainability, based on the TBL, occupies a prominent place among events (Festivals). The purposes of this paper are: i) To present case studies of tourism businesses that fit into good practices of sustainable management, opting for tourism events (festivals); ii) To analyze sustainability management practices, considering TBL dimensions using comparative terms. Methodology: Based on an investigation developed in a post-graduate course project´s report in Sustainable Tourism and Well-Being, research presents a qualitative and exploratory approach (on going) based on the analysis of case studies - using benchmarking technique - considered as "good practices" of sustainable management and practices of tourist events (festivals). It was assumed as selection criteria, awarded tourist Portuguese events. Results: After the analysis of TBL dimensions selected events presented sustainable practices, although the degree of awareness and implementation of these were quite different. Despite the environmental measures that are being taken by these festivals, we understand that they continue to need an increase, particularly in terms of spaces regeneration, with their forestation. Nevertheless, there is a clear work developed with the aim of promoting sustainable practices that involve participants, as essential elements for the achievement of objectives with a responsible nature. Originality: This is work that is still in its initial and exploratory phase, and whose results, although preliminary, can contribute to the awareness of sustainable practices in event management, whatever their size and type, in Alentejo. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the alignment of the West Bandung Regency Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMD) 2018-2023 with the Technocratic Narrative of the 2020-2024 National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN), to analyze the alignment of the West Bandung Regency RPJMD 2018-2023 with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Law Number 25 of 2004 concerning the National Development Planning System has mandated that the national development planning system aims to create integration, synchronization, and synergy between regions, spaces, across time, government functions, and the center and regions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: In recent years, there has been a growing interest from tourism sector companies in the implementation of sustainable management practices that combine economic growth with nature preservation and social responsibility measures, to ensure true sustainability of their enterprises. The purpose of this study is to understand how the management practices adopted by companies in tourism sector can contribute to the fulfillment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this work, it is proposed to analyze the sustainability practices in small-scale accommodations, assuming as a reference to sustain future business project. Methodology: Based on research developed in a post-graduation academic project, tourism companies were taken as case studies to explore if their management is aligned with SDGs. In a qualitative methodological approach, a literature search was used to support theoretical framework, and benchmarking technique to prepare a comparison, in this initial phase, between two tourism companies based on the standard of geographical location (Baixo Alentejo); subsector (local and rural accommodation) and Biosphere certification. Results: After the analysis of different SDGs to which they attend, selected companies had sustainable practices, although the degree of awareness and execution of these practices were relatively consistent. Research limitations: This is an ongoing investigation, and after the initial exploratory phase based only in 2 examples, next phase is to move towards a broader approach to a more representative number of selected projects in Alentejo´s region. Originality: This study aims to present an exploratory and ongoing view to demonstrate the importance of sustainable management practices for tourism companies in the Alentejo region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]