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Global Code of Ethics for Tourism

A/RES/56/212No PDF available

Who created this mandate?

A Resolution of the General Assembly, under agenda item 12Report of the Economic and Social Council, published in 2002.

What other versions does this mandate have?

5 versions · 2002–2020
This is an older version — the most recent is A/RES/75/223
  • 2020A/RES/75/223Global Code of Ethics for TourismLatestCompare with previous version
  • 2016A/RES/70/200Global Code of Ethics for TourismCompare with previous version
  • 2011A/RES/65/148Global Code of Ethics for TourismCompare with previous version
  • 2006A/RES/60/190Global Code of Ethics for TourismCompare with previous version
  • 2002A/RES/56/212Global Code of Ethics for Tourism

iVersions are identified automatically by matching titles within the same organ (~97% accuracy on a manual audit).

What subjects does this mandate have?

7 topics
Codes of ConductEcotourismEthicsLaws and RegulationsPrinciplesTourismTourism Development

What does this mandate say?

5 operative paragraphs
1
Takes note with interest of the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism adopted at the thirteenth session of the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization, which outlines principles to guide tourism development and to serve as a frame of reference for the different stakeholders in the tourism sector, with the objective of minimizing the negative impact of tourism on environment and on cultural heritage while maximizing the benefits of tourism in promoting sustainable development and poverty alleviation as well as understanding among nations;
2
Emphasizes the need for the promotion of a responsible and sustainable tourism that could be beneficial to all sectors of society;
3
Invites Governments and other stakeholders in the tourism sector to consider introducing, as appropriate, the contents of the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism in relevant laws, regulations and professional practices, and, in this regard, recognizes with appreciation the efforts made and measures already undertaken by some States;
4
Encourages the World Tourism Organization to promote effective follow-up to the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, with the involvement of relevant stakeholders in the tourism sector;
5
Requests the Secretary-General to follow up developments related to the implementation of the present resolution based on the reports of the World Tourism Organization and to report thereon to the General Assembly at its fifty-ninth session.

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