Human Rights and TourismWebinar Series Check Out MoreRoundtable Human Rights in TourismBecome a MemberRead moreHuman rights risks in the tourism value chainAnalyse your risks Get StartedHuman Rights and Tourism InformationFind ResourcesGo To Resource CenterHuman Rights Impact Assessment in a destinationAssess Your ImpactsGo to ToolSupply Chain Laws& the Business Case of Putting People firstOnline Symposium - 22. September 2021VIEW THE DOCUMENTATION HEREPreviousNext Human Rights matter – also in tourism „All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.“ Article 1, Universal Declaration of Human Rights Human rights issues become increasingly important in corporate governance. For many businesses in the tourist industry, it no longer matters whether but rather how they address their human rights responsibility. The Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism supports companies in their effort to implement a strategy for human rights due diligence. Commitment Read more about our principles. Start now Current News Call for Tenders: Study on non-state complaint mechanisms with practical guidance for the tourism sectorStudy and practical tourism-related recommendations for a threshold grievance mechanism. Apply until 16 May, 12:00 noon.more …Webinar | Tourism for Good? - Respecting Child Rights in Project VisitsOur webinar on respecting child rights in project visits took place on 10 May 2022, 11 am - 12 pm CEST. Watch the recording!more …ITB Berlin Convention 2022 - "The Forgotten Majority –Informal Workers in Tourism"Watch our free jointly presented session about "The Forgotten Majority – Informal Workers in Tourism" at ITB Berlin Online 2022more …Resignation of Clare Jenkinson (ABTA) from the Board – Farewell StatementWith great sadness, we have to announce that Clare is leaving the tourism industry and with it the Roundtable. Read her statementmore …Webinar I Europe equals easy? Human Rights in Tourism on the Doorstep – Exemplified by ItalyOur webinar on human rights on the doorstep (Italy) took place on 24 February 2022, 11 am - 12 pm CET. The recording is now onlinemore …Update: Get started Tool - Diversity and InclusionCheck out numerous new cases & resources on diversity in the workplace, racism, gender equality, LGBTQI*inclusion & accessibility!more …Joint Project: Informal Workers in ThailandPATA and Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism reach out to tourism’s forgotten people: Trainings for informal workers in Thailandmore …Webinar I Turning Drops into Ripples: How a Living Wage Contributes to Human Rights Due DiligenceRegister now for our latest webinar on the positive effects of a living wage on Tuesday, 30 November, 11 am - 12 pm CETmore …Vacancy: Working Student (m/f/d) Human Rights in Tourism The Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism is looking for a working student to support the coordination office from January to April 2022. Deadline for application: 19.11.2021 Please find more details here. more …Webinar I Respecting Human Rights in the Tourism Value Chain - Tools and Offers to Get StartedThe recording of our introductory webinar on human rights and tourism, on 17 August is online.more …PreviousNext Who we are The Roundtable Human Rights in Tourism is a non-profit association under German law and an international multi-stakeholder initiative promoting human rights in tourism. It provides incentives for enterprises, organisations and institutions that commit themselves to respect human rights in tourism according to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Read more Video file What we do initiateprocesses of recognising human rights issues and responsibilities in the tourism sector and promotes human rights due diligence amongst tour operatorsdevelopcriteria and concepts in order to implement human rights responsibility according to the UN Guidelines on Business and Human Rights, communicates them to the tourism industry and recommends them as guidelinessupportthe implementation of human rights standards into the business practises of tour operators by creating access to good practice through dialogue and networking opportunities, valuable exchange and knowledge transferencouragetravellers, businesses, investors, educators, students and responsible politicians to respect human rights in tourism by raising awareness in the public and the mediaPreviousNext More ... Newsletter Always be up to date and get the latest news and details about upcoming Roundtable webinars, events and projects. Click here to subsribe. "As the worldwide largest platform for the tourism industry it is our responsibility to care for human rights at home and in destinations. In the Roundtable we can exchange ideas with like-minded industry members and together increase our power of impact."R. Jean-Francois — ITB Berlin"We support tourism for sustainable development, with human rights being a central but under researched issue. As Roundtable founding member and part of the international network we appreciate the inspiration and knowledge that supports our daily work."C. Kühhas — Naturefriends International"The Austrian Travel Association (ÖRV) is committed to human rights responsibility and due diligence in tourism. Not only the travellers should feel well in the holiday countries, but also the hosts who live from and with tourism." J. Peterleithner — OERV"The Roundtable is an ideal platform to share good practices and challenges of implementing human rights issues in business operations. TourCert uses this exchange to support its certified members in taking concrete actions for human rights protection."Martin Balas — TourCert"The Roundtable is a well-respected platform for trustful exchange and cooperation among different stakeholders. Joint activities and open discussions on eye-level are the basis to improve the human rights situation in tourism."Antje Monshausen — Tourism Watch, Brot für die Welt"If you take your responsibility for human rights due diligence in your value chain seriously as a travel company, you soon realize that you won't get far alone. The exchange of information, opinions and joint actions by various stakeholders are crucial.Peter-Mario Kubsch — Studiosus Reisen München"Our goal is to enable our students to integrate human rights in their work routine by providing them with knowledge. The Roundtable is the platform where we get all information, current facts and appreciated support, in a network of like-minded partners."Günter Moser — Berufsschule für Handel und Reisen PreviousNext