REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Deputy for Coordination of Human Resources, Science and Maritime Culture of Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs has encouraged the implementation of code of ethics for tourism to support Indonesia's tourism readiness ahead of the International Monetary Fund-World Bank annual meeting.
Assistant Deputy of Maritime Innovation Network TB Rismunandar stated in a press release received here on Tuesday that the code of ethics served as a guide of the World Trade Organization in improving the quality of the tourism industry.
"The code of ethics for tourism could be a standard reference for Indonesia's tourism in order to maintain its quality and provide sustainable benefits for the community," he noted.
He stated that the implementation of the code of ethics is urgent for maintaining a sustainable tourism.
"The code of ethics for tourism should include standard, safety and security, accessibility, information, and even weather information. Then, it must be implemented in accordance with the development of tourism infrastructure," he remarked.
"Tourism can flourish through repeated visits by tourists," he stated.
To maintain the quality of tourism, the code of ethics should be upheld as a standard guide with regular monitoring and evaluation.
"We cannot give a 'nightmare' to the tourists. If tourists have bad memories after visiting tourist destinations, then they will not come back," he explained.
He revealed that his party would coordinate with the National Standardization Agency on tourism standard and codes of ethics.
"Initially, we could refer to World Trade Organization's guide, but we also need to adjust the code of ethics with our local content. We can cooperate with related institutions, including Ministry of Tourism and National Standardization Agency," he concluded.
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