FIHR – signatory to the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism (GCET)

As a fundamental framework of reference for responsible and sustainable tourism, Global Code of Ethics for Tourism (GCET) is a comprehensive set of principles designed to guide key stakeholders in tourism development. Addressed to governments, the tourism industry, communities and tourists alike, it aims to help maximize the benefits of the sector while minimizing the potential negative impacts on the environment, cultural heritage and societies around the globe.

In 2011, UN Tourism formulated a Private Sector Commitment to the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, for signing by private companies worldwide. By signing the commitment, companies commit to supporting, promoting and implementing the values of responsible and sustainable tourism development supported by the Code. In addition, they commit to reporting to the World Committee on Tourism Ethics on the implementation of the principles of the Code in their corporate governance.

The 10 articles of the Code (version initial) are:

  1. The contribution of tourism to mutual understanding and respect between peoples and societies
  2. Tourism as a vehicle for individual and collective fulfillment
  3. Tourism, a factor of sustainable development
  4. Tourism, a user of humanity's cultural heritage and a contributor to its valorization
  5. Tourism, a beneficial activity for host countries and communities
  6. Obligations of stakeholders in tourism development
  7. The right to tourism
  8. Freedom of tourist movement
  9. Rights of workers and entrepreneurs in the tourism industry
  10. Implementing the principles of the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism

During the International Tourism Conference: Identifying the competitive advantages of a tourist destination - opportunities and challenges for the development of sustainable tourism in 2013, the Romanian Hotel Industry Federation became part of the GCET signatories (list of entities in Romania here ), undertaking to promote the principles of the Code among community members.

More details regarding the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism can be found here. here