Contribution of tourism to mutual understanding and respect between people and societies by Hôtel★★★ Restaurant gourmand Coco Lodge
Tourism's contribution to the understanding and mutual respect between men and companies
1. The understanding and promotion of ethical values common to humanity, in a spirit of tolerance and respect for the diversity of religious beliefs, philosophical and moral, are both the foundation and the consequence of responsible tourism ; the actors of tourism development and the tourists themselves must pay attention to the traditions or social and cultural practices of all peoples, including those of minorities and indigenous peoples, and recognize their wealth.
2. Tourism activities must be conducted in harmony with the specificities and traditions of the host regions and countries, and in observing their laws, habits and customs.
3. Host communities, on the one hand, and local professional actors, on the other hand, must get to know and respect the tourists who visit them, and learn about their lifestyles, their tastes and expectations ; the education and training provided to professionals contribute to a hospitable welcome.
4. Public authorities are responsible for ensuring the protection of tourists and visitors, and their property ; they must pay special attention to the safety of foreign tourists, because of the particular vulnerability that may be theirs ; they facilitate the establishment of means of information, of prevention, protection, specific insurance and assistance corresponding to their needs ; attacks, attacks, kidnappings or threats against tourists or tourism industry workers, as well as the deliberate destruction of tourist facilities or elements of cultural or natural heritage, should be severely condemned and punished in accordance with their respective national laws.
5. Tourists and visitors should keep, during their travels, of any criminal act or considered criminal under the laws of the country visited, and any behavior perceived as shocking or hurtful by local populations, or even likely to harm the local environment ; they abstain from any drug dealing, weapons, antiques, of protected species, as well as products and substances that are dangerous or prohibited by national regulations.
6. Tourists and visitors have a responsibility to seek information, even before they leave, on the characteristics of the countries they are about to visit ; they must be aware of the health and safety risks inherent in any travel outside their usual environment, and behave in a way that minimizes those risks.
Hotel★★★ Gourmet restaurant Coco Lodge fully adheres to its 6 criteria.
