The present contribution articulates in a first reflection that underlines as the sustainable tourism
constitutes the occasion for a sustainable development of the territory, especially in the
Countries as ours, rich of an incomparable historical, cultural and natural patrimony. From this
consideration it comes down the principal objective of the contribution, or, to underline the
importance of a correct valorization of the local patrimony for the development of a sustainable
tourism, to effect through the use of the tool of the strategic planning. A brief conclusive mention
comes, finally, turned to how much legislated in subject of tourism in Sicily.