In 2011, UNWTO formulated a Private Sector Commitment to the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, for the signature of private enterprises worldwide. In signing the commitment, companies pledge to uphold, promote and implement the values of responsible and sustainable tourism development championed by the Code. They further undertake to report on their implementation of the Code's principles in their corporate governance to the World Committee on Tourism Ethics.
A special focus on social, cultural and economic matters is one of the main objectives of the Commitment, which draws particular attention to issues such as human rights, social inclusion, gender equality, accessibility, and the protection of vulnerable groups and host communities.
Signatories are required to report on the implementation of the Code’s principles in their corporate governance at least once every two years. For requesting the corresponding reporting questionnaire, kindly contact ecsr@unwto.org.
Retaj Al Rayyan Hotel
Date signed: 24 February 2014
Event: Signing of Cooperation Agreement between UNWTO and Qatar Tourism Authority
Signed by: Mr. Mustafa Abu ElSoud
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Website: Retaj Al Rayyan Hotel
RIU Hotels & Resorts
Date signed: 20 January 2016, Spain
Event: FITUR International Tourism Fair
Signed by: Catalina Alemany Sorell, Director of CSR
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Website: RIU Hotels & Resorts
RIXOS HOTELS
Date signed: 29 September 2015, Turkey
Event: 6th T.20 Tourism Ministers' Meeting
Signed by: Ugur INCESU, Regional Director
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Website: RIXOS HOTELS
Royal Pita Maha A Tjampuhan Resort Spa
Date signed: 1 October 2013, Bali, Indonesia
Event: APEC High Level Policy Dialogue On Travel Facilitation
Signed by: Mr Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardana Sukawati, Chairman
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Website: http://www.royalpitamaha-bali.com/index.php
Royal Spa, Kur & Medical Spa Hotels
Date signed: 3 August 2015
Event: Official visit of the Secretary-General
Signed by: Mr. Martin Plachý, Vice President
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Website: http://www.royalspa.cz/en/
Sanctuary Resorts (Hong Kong, China) - SUSPENDED
Date signed: 1 June 2013, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Event: 1st UNWTO Regional Conference on Tourism Partnerships: Future Tourism for Asia and the Pacific
Signed by: Mr. Andrew Jones, Guardian/CEO
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Website: http://www.sanctuaryresorts.com/
Sansoucí Port - SUSPENDED
Date signed: 17 February 2014
Event: International Seminar on Tourism Destination Management in Cultural Heritage Sites
Signed by: Mr. Lisandro Macarrulla
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Website: Sansoucí Port
Schauinsland Reisen
Date signed: 17 November 2012, Budva, Montenegro
Event: DRV Annual Convention 2012
Signed by: Mr. Detlef Schroer, Director of Sales
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Website: http://www.schauinsland-reisen.de
Selva Mar - SUSPENDED
Date signed: 13 May 2013, San Jose, Costa Rica
Event: 55th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for the Americas
Signed by: Mr. Walter Odio Victory, President
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Website: http://www.selvamar.com/
Serenas Group
Date signed: 3 December 2018
Event: 3rd UNWTO/UNESCO World Conference on Tourism and Culture
Signed by: Mr. Mustafa Fethi Gürbüz
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Website: Serenas Group
Serviço Social do Comércio – Administração Regional no Estado de São Paulo (Sesc São Paulo)
Date signed: 22 October 2015, Portugal
Event: 8th European Tourism For All Forum
Signed by: Flávia Roberta Costa, Social Tourism Coordinator
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Website: Serviço Social do Comércio – Administração Regional no Estado de São Paulo (Sesc São Paulo)
Shanghai Ctrip International Travel Service
Date signed: 14 November 2014
Event: China International Tourism Forum
Signed by: Mr. Wang Yongi, General Manager
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Website: www.ctrip.com
Shanghai Spring International Travel Service Group
Date signed: 14 November 2014
Event: China International Tourism Forum
Signed by: Mr. Wang Zheng Hua, Chairman
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Website: www.ch.com
Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town
Date signed: 14 November 2014
Event: China International Tourism Forum
Signed by: Mr. Liu Pingchun, Chairman
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Website: www.chinaoct.com
Sichuan Minshan Group (P.R.China)
Date signed: 1 August 2013, Dunhuang, P.R.China
Event: 6th UNWTO International Meeting on Silk Road Tourism
Signed by: Mr. WU Yongjian, Chairman of the Board
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Website: http://www.minshangroup.com
Siddhalepa Ayurveda Health Resort
Date signed: 13 July 2016, Passikudah, Sri Lanka
Event: UWNTO Conference on Tourism: a Catalyst for Development, Peace and Reconciliation
Signed by: Mr. Ushan Edirisinghe, Snr Marketing Manager- Leisure
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Website: Siddhalepa Ayurveda Health Resort
Sixt Rent a Car - SUSPENDED
Date signed: 13 May 2013, San Jose, Costa Rica
Event: 55th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for the Americas
Signed by: Mr. Alexander Jensen Bellido, General Manager
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Website: http://cr.sixt.co
Skal Club Ascunción
Date signed: 9 October 2014
Event: Official Inauguration of the International Tourism Fair in Paraguay (FITPAR) 2014
Signed by: Mr. Carlos Cardozo, President
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Skål International
Date signed: 29 September 2015, Turkey
Event: 6th T.20 Tourism Ministers' Meeting
Signed by: Vassaf Salih CENE, President
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Website: Skål International
Ski Portillo - SUSPENDED
Date signed: 20 June 2014
Event: Official visit of the Secretary-General to Chile
Signed by: Mr. Miguel Purcell Labrecque, CEO
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Website: www.skiportillo.com
SKR Reisen - SUSPENDED
Date signed: 17 November 2012, Budva, Montenegro
Event: DRV Annual Convention 2012
Signed by: Mr. Thomas Müller, Director
Website: http://www.skr.de
Slovak Association of Tour Operators and Travel Agents (SACKA)
Date signed: 6 November 2014
Event: 2nd Summit of Presidents of Travel Agencies Associations
Signed by: Mr. Stanislav Macko, President
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Website: www.sacka.eu
Slovak Tourism Association
Date signed: 29 October 2014
Event: Official Visit of the Secretary-General to Slovakia
Signed by: Mr. Marek Harbuľák, President
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Website: www.zcrsr.sk
Small Hotels Association of Turkey
Date signed: 29 September 2015, Turkey
Event: 6th T.20 Tourism Ministers' Meeting
Signed by: Faruk BOYACI, President
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Website: Small Hotels Association of Turkey
SNAV, les Professionnels du Voyage - SUSPENDED
Date signed: 2 February 2013, Tenerife, Spain
Event: SNAV 2013 Congress
Signed by: Mr. Georges Colson, President
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Website: http://www.snav.org
Sociedad Hotelera Quilquilco
Date signed: 20 June 2014
Event: Official visit of the Secretary-General to Chile
Signed by: Mr. Arturo Pérez Mandiola, General Manager
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Website: www.hpq.cl
Socoprosa AVIS
Date signed: 20 May 2015
Event: 58th meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for the Americas
Signed by: Ms. Raina Forbin, Operations Manager
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Website: www.avishaiti.com