Sustainable Tourism Law

THE GLOBAL CODE OF ETHICS FOR TOURISM 405 Article 5, the scope of application, of Global Code reminds: …… 3. Special attention should be paid to the specific problems of coastal areas and island territories and to vulnerable rural or mountain regions, for which tourism often represents a rare opportunity for development in the face of the decline of traditional economic activities; 4. Tourism professionals, particularly investors, governed by the regulations laid down by the public authorities, should carry out studies of the impact of their development projects on the environment and natural surroundings; they should also deliver, with the greatest transparency and objectivity, information on their future programmes and their foreseeable repercussions and foster dialogue on their contents with the populations concerned;….. Tourism’s contribution to mutual understanding and respect between peoples and societies has become an increasingly important issue. The framework Convention on tourism ethics inspired by the resolutions and decisions related to the implementation of the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, adopted by the UNWTO General Assembly and the Executive Council, is a result of this reflection. Convinced that this Framework Convention will enhance the advancement of a more sustainable and ethical tourism, as stated in the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, and also that tourism has the potential to contribute directly or indirectly to the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and in particular with regard to inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all, sustainable consumption and production and the sustainable use of oceans and marine resources and the terrestrial ecosystem. Desiring to develop tourism with a view to contributing to economic development, international understanding, peace, prosperity and universal respect for, and observance of, human rights and freedoms for all without distinction of any kind such as race, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other point of view, national or social origin, property, age, birth or other status. Taking into account the swift and continued growth, both past and foreseeable, of the tourism activity, whether for leisure, business, culture, religious or health purposes and other special interest tourism products and segments, and its powerful effects, both positive and negative, on the environment, the economy and the society