Friday, January 24, 2025
Andorra has officially joined as the 25th member of the International Code for the Protection of Tourists (ICPT).
This milestone was achieved during the FITUR international tourism trade fair in Madrid, signifying a major advancement in the global effort to bolster the rights and safeguards of travelers everywhere.
Natalia Bayona, Executive Director of UN Tourism, said: “Today, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting Andorra in achieving balanced, sustainable, and competitive tourism growth on the global stage. The challenges the sector faces, including climate change and resource stability, demand strengthened institutional collaboration. By promoting sustainable practices and driving innovative solutions, we can ensure Andorra remains a resilient top destination for the future.”
The Minister of Tourism and Commerce of Andorra, Jordi Torres Falcó, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “Joining the ICPT reaffirms Andorra’s commitment to responsible and sustainable tourism, aimed at benefiting both travellers and residents.”
Furthermore, the UN Tourism body is initiating a technical cooperation project aimed at crafting a Tourism Framework Law for Andorra. This venture will address the vital needs of Andorra’s tourism industry by forming a comprehensive legal framework that adopts the best global practices in sustainable tourism. It will particularly focus on sustainability, digitalization, training, and improving the competitiveness of the sector.
This initiative will not only shape the governance of tourism in Andorra but also set up crucial coordination mechanisms across institutions and sectors, facilitating the seamless execution of a strategic tourism plan in the upcoming years.
The project is designed to enhance collaboration among vital stakeholders and provide targeted support, striving to develop a Tourism Framework Law that marries international best practices with the specific needs of Andorra, thus promoting sustainable, competitive, and conscientious tourism development in the nation.
Alicia Gomez, Director of Legal Affairs and International Standards at UN Tourism, emphasized the importance of this achievement: “I would like to thank Minister Torres for placing his trust in UN Tourism to develop this technical cooperation project, which will provide the country with a comprehensive, updated, and harmonized legal framework, driving flexible and effective long-term growth in the tourism sector and serving as a reference framework for other member states in the development and optimization of tourism legislation.”
Tags: Andorra tourism, FITUR Trade Fair, International Code for Protection of Tourists, Sustainable Tourism Development, Traveler Rights and Protections
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