SUSTAINABILITY

The Tips for a Responsible Traveller were developed by the World Committee on Tourism Ethics and are based on the UNWTOGlobal Code of Ethics for Tourism.

The UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism is a fundamental frame of reference for responsible and sustainable tourism.

Adopted in 1999 by the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and acknowledged by the General Assembly of the United Nations two years later, this comprehensive set of principles is designed to guide key-players in tourism development and is addressed to governments, tourism companies, destinations, local communities and tourists alike.

Although not legally binding, the Code features a voluntary implementation mechanism through its recognition of the role of the World Committee on Tourism Ethics, the impartial body responsible for interpreting, applying and evaluating the provisions of the Code.

Reduce your environmental impact by being a guardian of natural resources, especially forests and wetlands.

Respect wildlife and their natural habitats.

Purchase products that aren’t made using endangered plants or animals. In protected areas, access only the places open to visitors.

Reduce your water and energy consumption whenever possible.

Leave only a minimum footprint and a good impression behind.

Take appropriate health and safety precautions prior and during your trip.

Know how to access medical care or contact your embassy in case of an emergency.

Research well before engaging into voluntourism.

Choose tourism operators with environmental policies and community projects in place.