The Code includes nine articles outlining the "rules of the game" for destinations, governments, tour operators, developers, travel agents, workers and travellers themselves. The tenth article involves the redress of grievances and marks the first time that a code of this type will have a mechanism for enforcement.
ARTICLE 1
Tourism's contribution to mutual understanding and respect between peoples and societies
ARTICLE 2
Tourism as a vehicle for individual and collective fulfilment 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 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
