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Andorra becomes 25th country to adhere to the International Code for the Protection of Tourists
The
signing of the adherence at the FITUR international tourism trade fair in
Madrid marks a significant step in reinforcing the global commitment to
enhancing travellers’ rights and protections worldwide.
Natalia
Bayona, Executive Director of UN Tourism, said: “Today, we reaffirm our
commitment to supporting Andorra in achieving balanced, sustainable, and
competitive tourism growth on the global stage. The challenges the sector
faces, including climate change and resource stability, demand strengthened
institutional collaboration. By promoting sustainable practices and driving
innovative solutions, we can ensure Andorra remains a resilient top destination
for the future.”
The
Minister of Tourism and Commerce of Andorra, Jordi Torres Falcó, expressed his
enthusiasm, stating, “Joining the ICPT reaffirms Andorra's commitment to
responsible and sustainable tourism, aimed at benefiting both travellers and
residents.”
In
addition to this significant milestone, UN Tourism is launching a technical
cooperation project focused on developing a Tourism Framework Law for
Andorra. This initiative addresses the key needs of the sector by creating a
comprehensive legal framework that integrates best international practices in
sustainable tourism, placing special emphasis on the core pillars of
sustainability, digitalization, training, and sector competitiveness.
The
project will also guide tourism governance in Andorra, establishing essential
inter-institutional and multisectoral coordination mechanisms to ensure the
effective implementation of a strategic tourism plan in the coming years.
By
fostering collaboration among key stakeholders and offering specialized
support, this project aims to foster a Tourism Framework Law that combines
international best practices with local needs, ensuring sustainable,
competitive, and responsible tourism growth in the country.
Alicia
Gomez, Director of Legal Affairs and International Standards at UN Tourism,
emphasized the importance of this achievement: “I would like to thank Minister
Torres for placing his trust in UN Tourism to develop this technical
cooperation project, which will provide the country with a comprehensive,
updated, and harmonized legal framework, driving flexible and effective
long-term growth in the tourism sector and serving as a reference framework for
other member states in the development and optimization of tourism
legislation."
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Credit: © UN Tourism
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