21.1 Each Protocol Member State shall work towards the progressive harmonisation of tourism policies. This shall involve, where advisable, the adoption of a common policy for tourism development.
21.2 The common policy on tourism development shall have as its ultimate objective the balanced growth and development of the tourism sector in the Economic Union Area.
21.3 To achieve these objectives, Protocol Member States agree to —
(a) establish a mechanism for joint tourism marketing and promotion; and
(b) establish modalities for greater community participation in the tourism product;
within a period of 3 years from the date of the entry into force of this Protocol.