Ethics get to top tourism agenda
Michela Brambilla, the Minister of Tourism of Italy will attend conference
Spain, Italy, UNWTO cooperate to unveil conference agenda
UNWTO and Spain are to organize the First International Congress on Ethics and Tourism, to talk about the most important ethical issues.
Tourism creates jobs and wealth for millions, but can also pose serious challenges. The Global Code of Ethics for Tourism was designed to keep negative tourism impacts on destinations and host communities to a minimum
Sessions will focus on responsible tourism, fair tourism and poverty reduction, equality and exploitation.
CSR and travel organizations will also be discussed.
“The Spanish Council of Ministers has officially accepted the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism and is committed to disseminating it among the public and private tourism sectors,” said Spain’s Secretary-General of Tourism and Domestic Trade, Joan Mesquida.
“We are extremely happy to be partnering with Spain to organize this landmark event. It will open an important debate on issues which are key to achieving a more sustainable and responsible tourism sector; a sector investing in green practises, gender equality and ethical behaviour,” said UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai.
The Congress will be attended by leading figures representing the international community, ethics experts and members of the tourism public and private sectors including Michela Brambilla, the Minister of Tourism of Italy, which hosts the World Committee on Tourism Ethics.
The Congress will count on the support and participation of the European Commission and will be officially closed by members of the Spanish Royal family.
First International Congress on Ethics and Tourism: http://www.ethicsandtourism.com/
The Global Code of Ethics for Tourism: http://ethics.unwto.org/en/content/global-code-ethics-tourism
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