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the world would benefit by ensuring that tourism is accessible to all and respectful of diversity, which is the essence of the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, said the representative of the UNWTO, Marina Diotallevi.
the head of the Ethics and Social Responsibility program of the World Tourism Organization (OMT) United Nations (UN) said in an exclusive interview with Xinhua, that this respect for religious beliefs, philosophical and moral is the basis of the framework adopted on October 1, 1999.
the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism contains 10 articles by Diotallevi are like a “roadmap for the development of responsible tourism and sustainable “.
the first relates to the contribution of this activity to mutual understanding and respect between peoples and societies, based on understanding and promoting common values of humanity.
Diotallevi said that the spirit of tolerance and respect for diversity of religious, philosophical and moral beliefs, are both the foundation and the consequence of responsible tourism.
the representative of WTO stressed that this framework governing the stakeholders in tourism development and travelers themselves pay attention to traditions, social and cultural practices of all peoples, including indigenous peoples by recognizing their wealth.
he also highlighted the role of tourism as a tool personal and collective development.
He explained the importance of this activity as a sustainable factor, utilization and enrichment of the cultural heritage of mankind and beneficial activity for host countries and destination communities.
the official UNWTO also referred to the First Conference on Tourism for Development host city Beijing (Beijing) from 18 to 21 this month, where accessible tourism is a logical way follow.
He said that China, which will host the meeting, is the largest source market in the world with about 120 million people who visited other nations in 2015, besides representing a large market for tourists.
“the potential of an aging population in the near future means that China has an interest in adapting to a market of accessible tourism. This will not only help people in China, but also those who wish to visit China, “said Diotallevi.
He explained the importance of this” chain of accessibility “, which means that everything has to be accessible from the information received before starting a trip, airport transfers, flights and activities in the destination.
He mentioned that “15 percent of the world population lives with a disability “while for 2050,” 20 percent of the population will be 65 or more. “
” with this great spot market is interesting for tourism businesses make destinations and products and information are accessible to everyone, “he said.
the interviewee told Xinhua that” everything has to be accessible, without gaps in the chain, otherwise the experience will be negative ” .
“it is interesting for tourist destinations open up to a larger market because accessible tourism is not just people with disabilities, also elderly”.
said that with the aging of the population, are “needed more accessible environments, more accessible products and more accessible infrastructure”
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