Global Code of Ethics for Tourism

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The Global Code of Ethics for Tourism is a comprehensive set of principles designed to guide responsible, sustainable, and universally accessible tourism development worldwide.


Statements (51)
Predicate Object
instanceOf international ethical framework
soft law instrument
tourism code of conduct
abbreviation GCET
adoptedBy World Tourism Organization General Assembly
appliesTo governments
host communities
tourism enterprises
tourism stakeholders
tourism workers
tourists
characteristic non-binding
voluntary in nature
endorsedBy United Nations
United Nations General Assembly
field business ethics
human rights
sustainable development
tourism
focusesOn cultural impacts of tourism
economic impacts of tourism
environmental impacts of tourism
social impacts of tourism
hasAuthor World Tourism Organization
hasNumberOfArticles 10
hasPrinciple contribution of tourism to mutual understanding and respect between peoples and societies
freedom of tourist movements
implementation of the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism
obligations of stakeholders in tourism development
right to tourism
rights of workers and entrepreneurs in the tourism industry
tourism as a beneficial activity for host countries and communities
tourism as a factor of sustainable development
tourism as a user of cultural heritage of mankind and contributor to its enhancement
tourism as a vehicle for individual and collective fulfillment
hasPurpose maximize tourism benefits
minimize negative impacts of tourism
promote responsible tourism
promote sustainable tourism
promote universally accessible tourism
language English
French
Spanish
promotes community participation in tourism development
gender equality in tourism
protection of children from exploitation in tourism
protection of cultural heritage
protection of natural environment
respect for human rights
usedAs reference framework for corporate social responsibility in tourism
reference framework for national tourism policies

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Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
GCET
acronymFor
World Tourism Organization
adopted
GCET
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