Core Viewpoint - The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has officially released the international standard "Sustainable Tourism - Requirements and Guidelines for the Use of Indicators in the Tourism Value Chain" (ISO 18060:2026), marking the first international standard in the tourism sector jointly promoted by BRICS countries [1][2]. Group 1: Standard Overview - ISO 18060 provides a unified indicator system and implementation methods for measuring sustainable development performance in various organizations within the tourism value chain [1]. - The standard is designed for tourism enterprises, destination management organizations, and related service providers aiming to enhance operational quality and social responsibility through sustainable development practices [1][2]. Group 2: Indicator Framework - The standard constructs a measurable, comparable, and executable general indicator framework across three dimensions: environmental, social, and economic [1][2]. - It aims to shift the focus of sustainable management from "what has been done" to "what has been achieved," contributing to destination protection and meeting the growing demand for responsible tourism practices [1][2]. Group 3: Application and Impact - ISO 18060 includes guidance on calculation frequency, formulas, counting rules, and data sources, ensuring comparability of data over time for continuous improvement [2]. - The standard aligns with global sustainable development agendas and policies, enhancing enterprises' sustainable management capabilities and providing a unified benchmark for the industry [2]. - It is expected to facilitate the transition of the tourism industry from conceptual advocacy to performance management, serving as an important tool for organizations in sustainable management, assessment, and communication [2]. Group 4: Future Steps - The Ministry of Culture and Tourism plans to promote the adoption of this international standard as a national standard, encouraging more tourism enterprises to participate in its implementation [2].

记者1月29日从文化和旅游部获悉，国际标准化组织（ISO）近日正式发布国际标准《可持续旅游 旅游 价值链组织指标 使用要求与指南》（ISO 18060:2026）。在文化和旅游部组织协调下，这一标准由中国 与巴西联合提案，于2022年正式立项，历经3年多完成研制并发布。这是金砖合作机制框架下，首个由 金砖国家共同推动形成的旅游领域国际标准。 业内人士认为，ISO 18060高度契合全球可持续发展议程与政策导向，不仅有助于企业加强自身可持续 管理能力，也为行业提供了可比较、可分析的统一基准，促进旅游价值链上下游协同与对标管理，增强 目的地与企业在绿色转型、社会责任与旅游发展韧性方面的治理能力。 据介绍，下一步，文化和旅游部将推进这项国际标准采用为国家标准，鼓励更多的旅游企业参与实施， 为全球旅游业可持续发展作贡献。 来源：新华社 标准文本由引言以及7章技术内容构成，主要包括可持续旅游指标的构建方法，环境维度、社会维度、 经济维度的相关指标等。ISO 18060从环境、社会、经济三个维度，构建了一套可度量、可对比、可执 行的通用指标框架，旨在提升各类组织在推动可持续发展中实现的绩效，为目的地保护作出贡献，并满 足 ...

Core Viewpoint - The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has officially released the international standard "Sustainable Tourism - Requirements and Guidelines for Indicators of Tourism Value Chain Organizations" (ISO 18060:2026), marking a significant step in promoting sustainable tourism practices globally [1][2]. Group 1: Standard Overview - ISO 18060 was jointly proposed by China and Brazil and took over three years to develop, being the first international standard in the tourism sector promoted by BRICS countries [1]. - The standard provides a unified indicator system and implementation methods for measuring sustainable development performance across various organizations in the tourism value chain [1][2]. - It aims to enhance the operational quality and social responsibility of tourism enterprises, destination management organizations, and related service providers by focusing on environmental, social, and economic dimensions [1]. Group 2: Industry Implications - The standard aligns with global sustainable development agendas and policies, helping enterprises strengthen their sustainable management capabilities while providing a comparable and analyzable benchmark for the industry [2]. - It is expected to facilitate the transition of the tourism industry from advocating for sustainability to managing performance, serving as an important tool for organizations in sustainable management, assessment, and communication [2]. - The Ministry of Culture and Tourism plans to promote the adoption of this standard as a national standard, encouraging more tourism enterprises to participate in its implementation [2].