This document outlines Norway's role in tourism development and introduces a destination development tool called "The White Book". It discusses the fragmented nature of Norwegian tourism and the need for a coordinated approach. The White Book provides a strategic framework to help communities develop tourism in a harmonized way through establishing shared goals, products, markets and action plans. It emphasizes the importance of involving a variety of local stakeholders and taking a market-oriented approach focused on customer needs. The document concludes by noting the White Book is a work in progress and aims to provide practical guidance for destination development.