The Legal and Ethical Framework of the Travel and Tourism Industry

This report examines the legal and ethical frameworks governing the travel and tourism industry. It explores the legal and regulatory frameworks, including the roles of organizations such as the Strategic Rail Authority, Health and Safety Executive, Maritime Authorities, International Air Transport Association, Air Travel Operators’ Licensing, Civil Aviation Authority, and the Association of British Travel Agents. The report also discusses the legal aspects of different modes of transport including road, rail and air transport and cites relevant legislation such as the Road Act 1974, Railway Act 2005. References are provided for further research. The report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the legal and ethical considerations within the travel and tourism sector.

Legislation and Ethics in Travel and
Tourism Sector
TASK 1

1.1 Legal and regulatory frame work of travel
and tourist industry
the legal and regulatory framework is necessary for managing the
operation of travel industry in a fair manner. The EU and UK
have introduced several laws which are as follows
 Strategic Rail Authority
 Health and Safety Executive

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 Maritime Authorities
 International Air Transport
Association

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 Air Travel Operators’ Licensing
 Civil Aviation Authority

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 Association of British Travel Agents

1.2 Surface, sea and air transport
The transport comprises wide range of mode for travel like rail, railways and airline, further, transport required
proper rules and regulation for effective regulation.
 Road Act 1974
 Railway act 2005
 Air law

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