Trade Associations - Gov HATTA Signs UNWTO’s Global Code of Ethics for Tourism by GTP editing team 3 December 2013 written by GTP editing team 3 December 2013 0 comments Share 0FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 19 UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai and the presidents of the associations of travel agencies from around the world that signed the UNWTO’s Global Code of Ethics for Tourism (GCET). HATTA President Giorgos Telonis signing the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism. The Hellenic Association of Travel & Tourist Agencies (HATTA) was one of the associations of travel agencies from around the world that signed the UNWTO’s Global Code of Ethics for Tourism (GCET). The signing took place last month during the First Worldwide Summit of Presidents of Travel Agencies Associations in Cordoba, Spain. The GCET is a fundamental frame of reference for responsible and sustainable tourism set up by the UNWTO and based on a comprehensive set of principles designed to guide key-players in tourism development. It is addressed to governments, the travel industry, communities and tourists alike, it aims to help maximize the sector’s benefits while minimizing its potentially negative impact on the environment, cultural heritage and societies across the globe. Adopted in 1999 by the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization, its acknowledgement by the United Nations two years later expressly encouraged UNWTO to promote the effective follow-up of its provisions. Although not legally binding, the Code features a voluntary implementation mechanism through its recognition of the role of the World Committee on Tourism Ethics (WCTE), to which stakeholders may refer matters concerning the application and interpretation of the document. The Code’s 10 principles amply cover the economic, social, cultural and environmental components of travel and tourism: Article 1: Tourism’s contribution to mutual understanding and respect between peoples and societies Article 2: Tourism as a vehicle for individual and collective fulfilment 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 Article 6: Obligations of stakeholders in tourism development Article 7: Right to tourism Article 8: Liberty of tourist movements Article 9: Rights of the workers and entrepreneurs in the tourism industry Article 10: Implementation of the principles of the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism Follow GTP Headlines on Google News to keep up to date with all the latest on tourism and travel in Greece. Share 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail GTP editing team This is the team byline for GTP. The copyrights for these articles are owned by GTP. They may not be redistributed without the permission of the owner. previous post IMF Calls For VAT On Greek Food Service To Rise Again To 23% next post Cruise Companies Opt For Heraklion, Crete You may also like Greece’s Hotel Market Sees Major Investments Over Four Months 5 February 2025 Greek Tourism Ministry Monitors Santorini Situation as Seismic Activity Continues 5 February 2025 Global Air Passenger Demand Reaches Record High in 2024, IATA Reports 5 February 2025 Greek PM Reassures Public About Santorini’s Ongoing Seismic Activity 5 February 2025 Milos: Ministry Suspends 5-star Hotel Construction Near Sarakiniko Beach 5 February 2025 ELIME and HELMEPA Join Forces for Safer, More Sustainable Greek Ports 5 February 2025 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
