HUMAN RIGHTS & LABOUR RIGHTS
Sustainable tourism is mentioned in the 2030 Agenda (Transforming Our World) four times; however, the term is strongly contested by civil society organisations for its lack of a people-centred approach. Only tourism that contributes to the improvement of the well-being of local people, dignity of workers, environmental integrity as well as the elimination of exploitation, inequalities and poverty, is a meaningful option for sustainable development.’ (Berlin Declaration ITB 2017). The Global Criteria for Sustainable Tourism has specific categories to account for social issues in the sustainability process, and as such tourism operators can ensure they meet the required standards. Equally important in this subject area is the use of tourism for development, which was the subject of the 2017 Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development.
The Role of Tourism Stakeholders
In June 2011, the United Nations Human Rights Council unanimously endorsed the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. These provide the internationally agreed reference framework for economy, justice, politics and civil society, specifying corporate responsibility to respect human rights wherever businesses operate in the world. Sustainable tourism can be an efficient tool for the economic development and poverty reduction. And human rights & labour rights include many important principles which should be given equal attention throughout many other aspects, in accordance with international law.
Governments
NGOs, networks, partnerships
Research, education, consultancy
Destinations
Businesses
Travellers
Travellers should respect human rights. Human rights are every individual‘s rights, but they also imply duties: Tourists should inform themselves in a comprehensive way before going on a holiday. They should exercise “due diligence„ in their travel decisions, keeping in mind their responsibility to respect human rights. Tourists should give preference to tour operators and service providers who are committed to human rights and have a credible CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) strategy.
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