Here is a Tourist Code of Ethics designed by Canadian and Vietnamese tourism students from Capilano University and Hanoi Open University (HOU). It is hoped that through this interactive Code a band of ethical tourists can be formed who, through their commitment and actions will minimize the harmful effects of tourism and as a growing body of committed travelers, force the Tourism Industry all over the World to change. It is also hope that tourism private sector adopts this code or one similar and presents it to their clients. 

Our desire and curiosity to explore is innate and alive in all of us. As we venture out to satisfy this curiosity, we must also recognize that each and every one of us as travelers / tourism professionals has the opportunity to lessen the negative effect associated with tourism and more accurately has the human responsibility to do so. Ergo, we must dutifully endeavor to seek out more ethical and sustainable means to facilitate our travels.

The Tourist Code of Ethics is being hosted on a website set up to share information about a Community Based Tourism project in Viet Nam. The Capilano University initiative aims to build capacity through practical tourism training in ethnic minority villages of the Sapa region. 

Links:

www.TouristCodeOfEthics.com

www.CBTVietnam.com