Global Code of Ethics for Tourism

A resolution in support of WTO's Global Code of Ethics for Tourism was presented to the United Nations on November 19 and approval is expected by December 10.

WTO's Global Code of Ethics spells out, in a balanced way, the respective rights and obligations of all those who are stakeholders in the tourism industry. It aims to minimize the negative impact of tourism on the environment, on host communities and on cultural heritage. At the same time, it sets out to maximize the potential benefits for residents of the areas visited as well as for the private sector of both tourist-receiving and generating countries.

More information:
- WTO Press release
- Global Code of Ethics For Tourism

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Date of publication: 09/12/2001

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