Tourism Ethics and Codes of Conduct

In the tourism industry, coordinating governmental agencies, local and regional tourism associations, travel agents, tour operators, airlines, cruise and rail network operators, and hotel, resort, and event management corporations is not an easy task due to often contradicting objectives and socioeconomic and environmental impacts. This entry reviews the changing context that led to the development of international codes of conduct for the tourism industry. By providing background information about ethics and examples of codes of conduct, it highlights current trends and aids in conceptualizing key issues alongside contemporary and future challenges.

One of the challenges in the development of tourism is preserving the environment. For instance, Spain has always featured among well-known tourist destinations. The implementation of the Stabilization Plan introduced in 1959 during the [Page ...