SW Associates, LLC is a Washington, DC-based consulting practice focused on Sustainable Development through Tourism in both emerging and developed destinations. We believe that, if developed based Millennium Development Goals and principles of sustainability, tourism can be a critical means for achieving practical market-driven development, job and income growth, and preservation of cultural and natural heritage. Founded by Scott Wayne, SW Associates has conducted, managed and advised destinations, businesses and tourism and related organizations on sustainable tourism in over 60 countries. Our engagements have included advisory services, strategic planning and feasibility studies for tourism-related infrastructure, including energy, waste management, climate change risk mitigation, air, sea and ground transport, market intelligence and competitive analysis, human resource development, investment strategy and incentives, and policy reforms. SW Associates clients have included the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, Asian Development Bank, USAID, US Trade and Development Agency, individual governments, equity funds, and multiple destinations, businesses and associations. We welcome collaboration with public and private sector partners and organizations. Website: www.sw-associates.net, Twitter: @SWATourism