Ethics of Global Tourism

Increasing Demand ◽

Corporate Social ◽

The global tourism industry may provide millions of jobs and billions of enjoyable days for travellers and holiday-makers, but it also requires ethical consideration. This chapter starts by examining the ethics of global tourism around two questions: Firstly, are some tourist destinations unethical? Secondly, are some forms of tourism unethical? These two thematic presentations, based on many examples and controversies, are followed by a short discussion of two key concepts which help conceptualize the ethics of global tourism: exploitation and sustainability. The adoption of a Global Code of Ethics for Tourism by the United Nations World Tourism Organization in 1999, the publication of articles) and then books about tourism ethics, the implementation of corporate social responsibility policies in the tourist industry, as well as the increasing demand for ethical tourism products all show that ethics has now entered global tourism, both in practice and in theory.

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Tourism Industry: Possible Reconciliation Strategy for Bangladeshi Tourism Industry

International Tourism and Hospitality Journal ◽

10.37227/ithj-2021-03-108 ◽

2021 ◽

Keyword(s):

Tourism Industry ◽

International Travel ◽

World Health ◽

World Population ◽

Travel And Tourism ◽

Community Mobility ◽

Global Tourism ◽

Health Organization ◽

The novel corona virus (COVID-19) has created a significant impact with international travel bans affecting over 90% of the world population and extensive restrictions on public gatherings and community mobility, tourism mainly comes to a halt in March 2020. Especially Tourism is at a risk to assess to counteract pandemics because of restricting mobility and social distancing. This paper is based on secondary document analysis from various journals, newspaper articles, World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation (BPC), reports, and papers of various tourism-related Bangladeshi organizations’ (PATA, TEAB, TOAB etc.). The paper provides a critical assessment of the reported impacts of COVID-19 on global tourism, particularly on Bangladesh, and is looking for way-out and regional recovery suggestions against the uncertainty of COVID-19. Keywords: COVID-19, Travel, Community, Mobility, Tourism, Pandemics, Global, Bangladesh

SOCIOLOGICAL ASPECT OF ORGANIZING LEISURE TIME IN UKRAINE

Development of Management and Entrepreneurship Methods on Transport (ONMU) ◽

10.31375/2226-1915-2021-3-129-144 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 76 (3) ◽

pp. 129-144

Author(s):

Olga V. Nazarenko ◽

Keyword(s):

Leisure Time ◽

Tourism Industry ◽

Tourist Flows ◽

Global Tourism ◽

Scientific Substantiation ◽

Cis Countries ◽

State Programs ◽

Tourism Organization ◽

Tourism Services

The relevance of this study is due to the fact that one of the most common forms of recreation for the population is tourism, which is developing at a faster pace than other types of similar services.Ukraine, restructuring its economy on market principles, is included in the global tourism process, as evidenced by the growth of tourist flows and the increase in the volume of activities ofthe reformed tourism industry. In our country, the legislative and regulatory framework is deve-loping (the laws of Ukraine «On Tourism», «On Resorts» and other legislative acts, decrees of the President and resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers), the national tourism industry is being built according to world standards (State programs for the development of tourism), which make it possible to implement state tourism policy and influence the formation of the national tourism market. The international recognition of Ukraine as a tourist state is fixed by its admission to the World Tourism Organization (WTO), which now has 158 member countries, and by the election of the first among the CIS countries to the Executive Council of the WTO.The inclusion of Ukraine in the global tourism process, the development of the tourism industry and the activities of the subjects of the tourism market require scientific substantiation of the directions of development and problems of the geospatial organization of national tourism on the basis of generalizing world trends and their scientific understanding.Keywords:recreation, tourism, services, tourist animation, leisure, factors of tourism development, infrastructure.

CURRENT STATE OF TOURISM INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA

GEOGRAPHY AND TOURISM ◽

10.17721/2308-135x.2019.53.61-68 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 61-68

Author(s):

Vitaly Bezugly ◽

Zoya Boyko ◽

Alina Yarotsкаya

Keyword(s):

Foreign Currency ◽

Tourism Industry ◽

Tourist Industry ◽

Current State ◽

Modern Development ◽

Tourism Sector ◽

Gradual Development ◽

Administrative Units ◽

The main purpose of the article – generalization of modern development of tourist industry of India, determination status and analysis of prospects of development of tourism sphere are in the economy of the country that develops (on the example of India). Methodology. In the article such methods of geographical research were used as to the analysis, comparative, historical, statistical et al. On this basis, an analysis of the conditions and results of tourism development in India as a whole and in its administrative units was introduced due to statistics of certain indicators (number of foreign tourists, foreign currency arrivals, number of outbound tourists from India, number of hotels by category, number of restaurants business, etc.). The theoretical base of research labors of home specialists served as in the field of tourist country-specific studies (Baіdik О., Maslyak P.). Statistical data of World Tourism Organization UNWTO and Ministries of statistics and implementation of the programs of India, that represented development of tourist sphere of India status, were widely used. Results. The peculiarities of development of such a new and promising branch of the Indian economy as tourism are analyzed. The dynamics of the main indicators of the tourism industry in India (number of foreign tourists' arrivals and arrivals of foreign currency spent by tourists), for the years 2002-2018 and their impact on the effectiveness of the development of this sphere. Geospatial characteristics of tourism infrastructure in India are given, selected states of the country with the largest and smallest number of arrivals of foreign tourists to them. The specific composition and forms of activity of the hotel and restaurant sector of India are analyzed; it is revealed that the hotel sector forms a key segment of the tourism industry of the country. Prospects for development of India's tourism sector by 2025 have been determined. Scientific novelty. It is an analysis of the tourism industry of India for the years 2002-2018 using various statistical methods. The ways of development and the place of the tourism industry in the developing country economy (on the example of India) are shown. Practical meaningfulness. The main promising steps required for the further gradual development of the tourism sector in India are outlined. The results of the research can be widely used both in lectures, as well as in practical and seminars in the study of disciplines of tourist country studies, in the preparation of specialists for the national tourism industry, the practical activity of Ukrainian tourist operators and agencies. The row of key positions that can be useful to development of tourist sphere of Ukraine is distinguished.

Uzbekistan is Pearl of the East

Diplomatic Ukraine ◽

10.37837/2707-7683-2018-30 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 438-446

Author(s):

Alisher Abdualiev

Keyword(s):

Legal Framework ◽

Tourism Industry ◽

Unesco World Heritage ◽

Tourist Attractions ◽

The World ◽

Important Direction ◽

The Republic ◽

Tourism Organization ◽

Tea Ceremony

The author describes the rapidly developing tourism industry in Uzbekistan. The country purports to become one of the most frequented tourist attractions in the world, as attested to by its many achievements. Since 1993, the country has been a member of the UN World Tourism Organization. The author dwells on the results of tremendous work on the overhaul of the tourist industry, transport and hotel infrastructure. The country has also seen the development and perfection of the appropriate legal framework and new national terminology standards. The author points out that the establishment of programmes for the development of tourism opportunities in various regions of Uzbekistan is ongoing, whereby nearly 450 projects are planned. The regions work upon development of agri- and ecotourism. The measures on simplification and bringing to the world standards the visa process and registration of foreign citizens became highly important for Uzbekistan. The author concludes that such measures have resulted in an increase of number of tourists by 32,7 percent, as compared with the previous year. The export of tourist services has increased by 18,3 percent. According to the author, the main attractions of Uzbekistan for foreign tourists are peace, stability, the atmosphere of mutual respect and welfare; the resources available allow developing all kinds of tourism. Nowadays, Uzbekistan can boast about business, recreation, historical and architectural, folklore and ethnographical, religious and other kinds of tourism. The author emphasizes ecotourism is an important direction. Uzbekistan is a nice place for randonneurs, fans of bicycle touring, etc. The author pays attention to relations between Uzbekistan and Ukraine. It is said that the two states are in search of new forms of cooperation, with Ukraine being a tourist partner of Uzbekistan. The author also describes the cognitive aspect of the aforementioned tourism, namely about peculiarities of Uzbek families. Respect for elder people, tea ceremony as an element of hospitality, rules of etiquette while staying in an Uzbek house, and interesting traditions all serve to multiply the desire to visit the sunny Uzbekistan. Keywords: the Republic of Uzbekistan, tourist sphere, International Organization for Standardization (ISO), UNESCO World Heritage, Uzbekistan-Ukraine relations.

Handbook of Research on Resident and Tourist Perspectives on Travel Destinations - Advances in Hospitality, Tourism, and the Services Industry ◽

Electronic Games as a Touristic Promotional Tool

10.4018/978-1-7998-3156-3.ch018 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 389-418

Author(s):

Fábia Esteves ◽

Pedro Quelhas Brito

Keyword(s):

Video Games ◽

Video Game ◽

Primary Sources ◽

Digital Platforms ◽

Tourism Marketing ◽

Tourist Destinations ◽

Electronic Games ◽

Tourism Organization ◽

The Impact

According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in 2017 tourism had the greatest international growth in seven years, and in 2018, international tourism grew 5% reaching the mark of 1.4 billion, a figure reached two years earlier than predicted. At the same time, in the last 40 years, the video game industry has grown steadily, with games beginning to be seen as one of the primary sources of entertainment. However, there are still few studies analyzing the impact of advertising tourist destinations on digital platforms such as video games. The use of video games in the tourist context may be an inspirational tool, supporting the development of new advertising strategies for tourism marketing. Although the connection between tourism and cinema is widely documented, little research has demonstrated a credible correlation between video games and tourists' attitude towards destinations.

Global Tourism Forecasts Vol. 2 - Africa (English version)

10.18111/9789284400706 ◽

1994 ◽

Keyword(s):

Phase 1 ◽

Supply And Demand ◽

General Assembly ◽

English Version ◽

Discussion Paper ◽

Study Programme ◽

Global Tourism ◽

Tourism Organization ◽

Year 2000

Included in successive World Tourism Organization (WTO) General Programmes of Work has been a study programme on tourism forecasts started in 1988/ 89. The general objectives of this study programme are specified as: ·Identification of major trends in tourism supply and demand worldwide and by region; ·Analysis of their impact on the various sectors of tourism trade; ·Implications for policy making and relevant strategies. Phase 1 of the project, named Global Tourism Forecasts to the Year 2000 and Beyond, and conducted in 1990, resulted in a discussion paper highlighting the major issues in tourism development, particularly the qualitative aspects which shape the way tourism grows. The findings were presented at the WTO Executive Council meeting in December 1990 in Goa, India, as well as at technical seminars held subsequently in association with regional commission meetings and the Organization’s General Assembly in September/ October 1991 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The feedback obtained during this programme of discussion and debate on the Phase 1 findings assisted in the design of Phase 2 work, which started in 1992 and was completed in 1993.

Global Tourism Forecasts Vol. 5 - Europe (English version)

10.18111/9789284400690 ◽

1994 ◽

Keyword(s):

Policy Making ◽

Present Report ◽

Supply And Demand ◽

Technical Information ◽

Global Perspective ◽

English Version ◽

Study Programme ◽

Global Tourism ◽

The Neoliberal Imperative of Tourism: Rights and Legitimization in the Unwto Global Code of Ethics For Tourism

Practicing Anthropology ◽

10.17730/praa.34.3.w0251w655647750j ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 34 (3) ◽

pp. 47-51 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Quetzil Castañeda

Keyword(s):

United Nations ◽

Code Of Ethics ◽

Tourism Development ◽

Development Projects ◽

Ethical Conflict ◽

Tourism Studies ◽

The United Nations ◽

This article discusses the emergence of tourism ethics in tourism studies. It focuses on the contradictions that are expressed in the United Nations World Tourism Organization's (UNWTO) Global Code of Ethics for Tourism (World Tourism Organization 2007[1999]). These contradictions lead to politically contentious issues involving heritage and point to ethical conflict for anthropologists who study tourism and, particularly, for those who are involved in tourism development projects.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOURISM INDUSTRY: ENVIRONMENTAL AND STATISTICAL DIMENSION

Economic Analysis ◽

10.35774/econa2020.04.023 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 23-30

Author(s):

Vasyl Brych ◽

Natalia Galysh

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Cultural Identity ◽

Significant Contribution ◽

Life Support ◽

Sustainable Tourism ◽

Tourism Industry ◽

State Budget ◽

Tourism Organization ◽

Made In

Introduction. Tourism is an important area of socio-economic activity and makes a significant contribution to the state budget revenues of many countries. The growing importance of tourism and the exacerbation of problems associated with its development, make us talk about the need for change and the search for new vectors of development. This has led to numerous attempts to adapt the main provisions and principles of the concept of sustainable development in the context of the functioning of tourism. It should be noted that the first attempt to define sustainable tourism was made in 1988 by the World Tourism Organization. Sustainable tourism was seen as a direction that leads to the management of all resources in such a way that economic, social and aesthetic needs can be met while preserving cultural identity, basic environmental processes, biodiversity and life support systems. Goal. The purpose of the study is to introduce aspects of sustainable development of tourism as a purposeful influence on the processes of formation and maintenance of the tourist and recreational environment in the interests of society. Method (methodology). The methodological basis of the study were interdisciplinary and systematic approaches to the study of the functioning of the tourism industry. Results. This article reveals the features of the tourism industry from the standpoint of sustainable development.

Part II Commercial Aspects of the Marine Environment, 9 The UN World Tourism Organization and Global Ocean Governance

10.1093/law/9780198823964.003.0009 ◽

2018 ◽

Keyword(s):

United Nations ◽

Business Community ◽

Global Ocean ◽

Tourist Destinations ◽

Cultural Effects ◽

Ocean Governance ◽

The United Nations ◽

This chapter discusses the role of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in global ocean governance. The UNWTO is a specialized agency of the United Nations that serves as a global forum for tourism policy issues and helps to ensure that Member States, tourist destinations and the business community maximize the positive economic, social and cultural effects of tourism and fully reap its benefits, while minimizing its negative social and environmental impacts. It has three primary objectives: to promote safe and seamless travel, enhance the role of technology in tourism, and link growth and sustainability and promote tourism as a tool for development. After providing a general overview of the UNWTO’s aims, structure and governance, and membership, the chapter examines its work with respect to ocean governance and sea-related tourism, along with the ways in which it promotes sustainable development of tourism.