The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism. Accessible Tourism
UNWTO is the United Nations agency responsible for
the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.
UNWTO is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of
responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.
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As the leading international organization in the
field of tourism, UNWTO promotes tourism as a driver of economic growth,
inclusive development and environmental sustainability, offering leadership and
support to the sector in advancing knowledge and tourism policies worldwide.
UNWTO has more than 400 members from over 80
countries all over the world, representing the private sector, educational
institution, tourism associations and local tourism authority.
Accessible Tourism
Has been gradually finding its way into the
curricula all most of University couse about Tourism Management, Disability
Study and related disciplines around the world and tourism are increasingly
important areas of study due to their implications for both tourism. Therefore
sets out to explore and document the current theoretical approaches,
foundations and issues in the study of accessible tourism.
Sustainable tourism
"Tourism that takes full account of its current
and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of
visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities"
Thus,
sustainable tourism should:
1) Make optimal use of environmental resources that
constitute a key element in tourism development, maintaining essential
ecological processes and helping to conserve natural heritage and biodiversity.
2) Respect the socio-cultural authenticity of host
communities, conserve their built and living cultural heritage and traditional
values, and contribute to inter-cultural understanding and tolerance.
3) Ensure viable, long-term economic operations,
providing socio-economic benefits to all stakeholders that are fairly
distributed, including stable employment and income-earning opportunities and
social services to host communities, and contributing to poverty alleviation.
Global code of Ethic for tourism
A fundamental frame of reference for responsible and
sustainable tourism, the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism (GCET) is a
comprehensive set of principles designed to guide key-players in tourism development.
Addressed to governments, the travel industry, communities and tourists alike,
it aims to help maximize the sector’s benefits while minimizing its potentially
negative impact on the environment, cultural heritage and societies across the
globe.
Adopted in 1999 by the General Assembly of the World
Tourism Organization, its acknowledgement by the United Nations two years later
expressly encouraged UNWTO to promote the effective follow-up of its
provisions. Although not legally binding, the Code features a voluntary
implementation mechanism through its recognition of the role of the World
Committee on Tourism Ethics (WCTE), to which stakeholders may refer matters
concerning the application and interpretation of the document.
The Code’s 10 principles amply cover the economic,
social, cultural and environmental components of travel and tourism:
Article 1: Tourism's contribution to mutual
understanding and respect between peoples and societies
Article 2: Tourism as a vehicle for individual and
collective fulfillment
Article 3: Tourism, a factor of sustainable
development
Article 4: Tourism, a user of the cultural heritage
of mankind and contributor to its enhancement
Article 5: Tourism, a beneficial activity for host
countries and communities
Article 6: Obligations of stakeholders in tourism
development
Article 7: Right to tourism
Article 8: Liberty of tourist movements
Article 9: Rights of the workers and entrepreneurs
in the tourism industry
Article 10: Implementation of the principles of the
Global Code of Ethics for Tourism
Welcome to Thailand
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) was
established in 1960 by the Royal Thai Government to be specifically responsible
for tourism promotion. In 1965, TAT opened its first overseas office in New
York. Since then, TAT has established 21 offices in different parts of the
world including our Los Angeles office.
Seven categories under the theme “Seven Amazing
Wonders”
• Thainess: The art of Thai living, traditional Thai
hospitality, lifestyles and cultural tourism products
• Treasure: Heritage and history, world heritage
sites, historical attractions, temples and museums
• Beaches: Thailand popular beach resort
destinations
• Nature: National parks, soft adventure and ecotourism
products
• Health and Wellness: Medical tourism, spa and
health resorts
• Trends: Boutique hotels, shopping centers, dining
and night life
• Festivals: International and Thai festivals and
events
