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World Committee on Tourism Ethics Statement on World Tourism Day 2024
The World
Committee on Tourism Ethics (WCTE) welcomes the decision of World Tourism
Organization (UN Tourism) to designate "Tourism and Peace" as
the theme for World Tourism Day 2024. The theme is particularly timely in light
of the current global climate of conflict and division.
Recognizing
tourism´s significant influence in fostering cross-cultural understanding as a
foundation for peace and sustainable development, the Committee reaffirms the
vital role of tourism as a catalyst for peace, mutual understanding, and
friendship among people worldwide.
Acknowledging
the statement of the United Nations Secretary-General “building peace is a
conscious, bold and even radical act.” and guided by article 1 of the UN
Tourism Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, the Committee calls for all efforts
to support peace negotiations in conflict-affected destinations, adhering to
the fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter.
The
World Committee on Tourism Ethics interprets, implements, and evaluates the
provisions of the UN Tourism Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, promotes its
ethical principles, and monitors their practical application by the private
sector including the right to Tourism.
Tourism
should always serve as a reminder of the importance of dialogue, peace,
tolerance and mutually beneficial interactions between people and countries.
Image Credit: © UN Tourism
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