Professional Development

The understanding and promotion of the ethical values common to humanity, with an attitude of tolerance and respect for the diversity of religious, philosophical and moral beliefs, are both the foundation and the consequence of responsible tourism; stakeholders in tourism development and tourists themselves should observe the social and cultural traditions and practices of all peoples

• Article 1: Tourism's contribution to mutual understanding and respect between peoples and societies

• Article 2: Tourism as a vehicle for individual and collective fulfillment

• GENDER AND TOURISM

• Global Code of Ethics

Tourism activities should be conducted in harmony with the attributes and traditions of the host regions and countries and in respect for their laws, practices and customs;

• Article 1: Tourism's contribution to mutual understanding and respect between peoples and societies

• Article 3: Tourism a factor of sustainable development

• Article 4: Tourism, a user of the cultural heritage of mankind and contributor to its enhancement

• Article 5: Tourism, a beneficial activity for host countries and communities

Tourism, the activity most frequently associated with rest and relaxation, sport and access to culture and nature, should be planned and practiced as a privileged means of individual and collective fulfillment;

• Article 1: Tourism's contribution to mutual understanding and respect between peoples and societies

• Article 3: Tourism a factor of sustainable development

• Article 2: Tourism as a vehicle for individual and collective fulfillment

Tourism activities should respect the equality of men and women; they should promote human rights and, more particularly, the individual rights of the most vulnerable groups, notably children, the elderly, the handicapped, ethnic minorities and indigenous peoples

• Article 2: Tourism as a vehicle for individual and collective fulfillment

• Article 4: Tourism, a user of the cultural heritage of mankind and contributor to its enhancement

• Article 5: Tourism, a beneficial activity for host countries and communities

All the stakeholders in tourism development should safeguard the natural environment with a view to achieving sound, continuous and sustainable economic growth geared to satisfying equitably the needs and aspirations of present and future generations;

• Article 4: Tourism, a user of the cultural heritage of mankind and contributor to its enhancement

• Article 3: Tourism a factor of sustainable development

• Article 2: Tourism as a vehicle for individual and collective fulfillment

The staggering in time and space of tourist and visitor flows, particularly those resulting from paid leave and school holidays, and a more even distribution of holidays should be sought so as to reduce the pressure of tourism activity on the environment and enhance its beneficial impact on the tourism industry and the local economy

• Article 4: Tourism, a user of the cultural heritage of mankind and contributor to its enhancement

• Article 7: Right to Tourism

• Article 3: Tourism a factor of sustainable development

Tourism resources belong to the common heritage of mankind; the communities in whose territories they are situated have particular rights and obligations to them

• Article 4: Tourism, a user of the cultural heritage of mankind and contributor to its enhancement

• Article 9: Rights of the workers and entrepreneurs in the tourism industry

• Article 7: Right to Tourism

Financial resources derived from visits to cultural sites and monuments should, at least in part, be used for the upkeep, safeguard, development and embellishment of this heritage;

• Article 5: Tourism, a beneficial activity for host countries and Communities

• Article 4: Tourism, a user of the cultural heritage of mankind and contributor to its enhancement

• Article 6: Obligations of stakeholders in tourism development

. Local populations should be associated with tourism activities and share equitably in the economic, social, and cultural benefits they generate, particularly in the creation of direct and indirect jobs resulting from them

• Article 5: Tourism, a beneficial activity for host countries and Communities

• Article 7: Right to Tourism

• Article 6: Obligations of Stakeholders in tourism development

Tourism policies should be applied in such a way as to help to raise the standard of living of the populations of the regions visited and meet their needs; the planning and architectural approach to and operation of tourism resorts and accommodation should aim to integrate them, to the extent possible, in the local economic and social fabric; where skills are equal, priority should be given to local manpower;

• Article 7: Right to Tourism

• Article 5: Tourism, a beneficial activity for host countries and Communities

• Article 8: Liberty of Tourist Movement