About the Criteria B. Social/Economic B.5. Indigenous Communities | B.5. Respect Indigenous Populations |
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B.5. A code of conduct for activities in indigenous and local communities has been developed, with the consent of and in collaboration with the community. ________________________________ Respecting and preserving the traditions and property of local populations is an important aspect in terms of todays globalization. Codes of conduct for tourism activities that are developed in concert with local communities, respecting the principle of prior informed consent and the right of communities to say no to tourism activities is key to the long term viability and sustainability of the community and its environment. Tourism businesses should develop a plan to maintain regular and open communication with community officials to create a cooperative agreement that accounts for tourist interaction with the peoples and passage through the local communities.
______________________________ Potential Indicators Appropriate Code of Behaviour is integrated into operations
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