Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 28) — More than simply travelling for leisure, the United Nations (UN) want tourists to be “a catalyst for positive change.”
The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) launched on August 22 the “Travel.Enjoy.Respect” campaign, which aims to promote worldwide sustainable tourism.
“Whenever you travel, wherever you travel, remember to: respect nature, respect culture, and respect your host. You can be the change you want to see in the world. You can be an ambassador for a better future,” UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai said.
The campaign will include a release of “Tips for a Responsible Traveller” manual developed by the World Committee on Tourism Ethics, along with the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism.
This will help tourists “make responsible choices when travelling and have a positive impact on the destinations they visit,” the UNWTO said in a press release.
The campaign is in line with the celebration of the International Year on Sustainable Tourism for Development this 2017.
