Regione Abruzzo is a public authority with political and administrative powers. Concerning tourism, it is responsible for its regulation, promotion policies and regional organization. To this extent, it is deeply committed to foster synergies between tourism and local development to favor the improvement of the quality of life, sustainability, promotion and protection of the territory, the income and cultural growth and entrepreneurship. Sustainable development, including soustainable tourism, is at the core of the Abruzzo Region and the regional Plan of sustainable development which has been recently aproved.