The International Association of Hotels & Travel Agents (IAOHTA) is committed to building a trusted, transparent, and globally responsible tourism ecosystem. All members and IAOHTA Global Workforce agree to adhere to the following principles.
1. Integrity & Ethical Conduct
Members shall conduct business with honesty, fairness, and transparency. Misrepresentation of services, pricing, or affiliations is strictly prohibited.
2. Customer-Centric Practices
Members must provide clear, accurate, and complete information regarding services, pricing, inclusions, exclusions, and policies before any transaction.
3. Transparency in Pricing
All costs must be disclosed upfront. Hidden charges, misleading offers, or ambiguous pricing practices are not permitted.
4. Professional Conduct
Members must maintain respectful and professional behavior with customers, partners, employees, and fellow members. Discrimination, harassment, or abusive conduct is not tolerated.
5. Service Commitment
Members must deliver services as promised and strive to maintain high standards of quality and reliability.
6. Responsible Tourism
Members shall promote tourism that respects local culture, environment, and communities. Any form of exploitation or unethical tourism practices is strictly prohibited.
7. Legal Compliance
Members are responsible for complying with all applicable local laws and regulations in their respective countries. IAOHTA membership does not replace government licensing requirements.
8. Financial Responsibility
Members must maintain transparency in financial dealings, including proper documentation, fair refund practices, and ethical handling of customer payments.
9. Data Protection
Members must ensure the confidentiality and security of customer data and must not misuse or share information without consent.
10. Fair Competition
Members shall not engage in unfair trade practices, defamation, or misleading comparisons with other members or competitors.
11. Industry Development
Members are encouraged to contribute to the growth of the tourism sector through skill development, ethical practices, and collaboration.
Contact Us
For any queries, concerns, or reports related to this Code of Conduct, please reach out to us:
IAOHTA Conduct & Compliance
International Association of Hotels & Travel Agents (IAOHTA)
General Inquiries: info@iaohta.com
Website: www.iaohta.org