March 23, 2021，The "Tourism Industry Self-Discipline Convention on Illegal Trade in Wild Fauna and Flora Initiative" was successfully held in Beijing。The World Travel Alliance (WTA) and the China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA) jointly issued the "Self-Discipline Convention on Resisting Illegal Trade in Wild Fauna and Flora in the Tourism Industry" (hereinafter referred to as the "Self-Discipline Convention")。Airbnb China、Meituan、Ctrip Group、China CYTS Holdings Co., Ltd.、Caesar Tongsheng Travel Agency (Group) Co., Ltd.、Tuniu Travel Network、Qyer.com、Eight alliance member companies including Zhongxin Travel Group Co., Ltd. signed a self-discipline convention on site。National Forestry and Grassland Administration、Government agencies such as the Anti-Smuggling Bureau of the General Administration of Customs，TRAFFIC、WildAid and other international organizations and alliance member companies、More than 80 media representatives participated in the event。

With the rapid development of tourism，Responsible tourism has become an indispensable part of practicing sustainable lifestyles and promoting the healthy development of the industry。China Customs has repeatedly detected cases of citizens illegally bringing ivory and other endangered species products into the country through travel inspection channels in recent years，Illegal trade in wildlife has quietly become one of the legal risks in the tourism industry，It also has a negative impact on the overseas image of Chinese citizens。How 188bet online sports betting to respect nature while traveling、Protect nature，Refuse to consume illegal wildlife products is the theme of the day。

Liu Shijun, Secretary General of the World Tourism Alliance, said in his speech at the event，Today’s tourism industry is continuing to powerfully influence and change the world。As a tourism practitioner，We cannot limit our vision to the tourism industry itself，There should be a higher structure and sense of responsibility，Let more people realize the role and potential of tourism in promoting social development。The tourism industry under the new normal will place more emphasis on responsibility。

Long time，China’s tourism industry has a strong awareness of wildlife protection。The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China has always required travel agencies and tour guides to actively guide tourists to protect wild animals and plants，Issuing travel tips to remind tourists not to bring prohibited wildlife products into and out of the country，And introduce specific measures to regulate the operation of tourism enterprises、Guide civilized travel。March 2016，Under the joint planning of the National Endangered Species Import and Export Management Office and the International Wildlife Trade Research Organization，China International Travel Service、China Travel Service、China Youth Hostel、Tuniu、Zhongxin、Caesar and other tourism companies issued a joint initiative，Commitment to involving tiger、Elephant、Rhino、Agarwood、Zero tolerance for illegal trading and smuggling of pangolins and other rare animals and plants and their products，Participate in the fight against illegal wildlife trade for the industry、Set a good example in protecting endangered wild animals and plants。Future，World Tourism Alliance will cooperate with China Wildlife Conservation Association、International Wildlife Trade Research Organization、Wild Rescue Hand in Hand，Strengthen 188bet online sports betting employee training and guidance for tourist groups，Jointly promote science popularization of wildlife protection，Helping the public improve their awareness of wildlife protection。

Afternoon on the 23rd，The event organized training and exchanges for tourism companies。From the National Forestry and Grassland Administration、Anti-Smuggling Bureau of the General Administration of Customs、Experts from CYTS and International Wildlife Trade Research Organization respectively discussed wildlife laws and regulations、Typical cases of passengers bringing endangered species products into the country、Lecture on policy requirements related to civilized tourism as well as common endangered wild animals and plants and their products in tourism。Company representatives also interacted with experts，Discuss the difficulties encountered in actual work and countermeasures。All participating companies stated that they will actively implement the self-discipline convention，Advocate civilized tourism，Reject illegal wildlife and their products，Build a beautiful home where all things are harmonious。

This event is sponsored by the World Tourism Alliance、China Wildlife Conservation Association、International Wildlife Trade Research Organization、Co-sponsored by WildAid。

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Travel Industry Self-Regulatory Convention to Combat Illegal Trade in Wild Fauna and Flora

Chapter 1 General Provisions

Article 1 To further improve the self-discipline restraint mechanism of the tourism industry，Regulate the order of tourism market，Promote the healthy development of the tourism industry，Effectively implement the maintenance of biodiversity and ecological balance，Promote the construction of ecological civilization。In accordance with the relevant national regulations such as the Tourism Law of the People's Republic of China, the Wildlife Protection Law of the People's Republic of China, and the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China，Establishment of this Convention。

Article 2 The term “convention 188bet app download member units” as mentioned in this Convention refers to enterprises engaged in tourism business that voluntarily sign this Convention、Tourism-related organizations or individuals。

Article 3: All industry practitioners are encouraged to voluntarily join this Convention，Comprehensive compliance and implementation of this Convention，Building the whole industry、The whole society protects wild animals and plants，Social environment to resist illegal trade in wild animals and plants and their products。

Chapter 2 Self-Discipline Clauses

Article 4 Members of the Convention shall strictly abide by and implement laws and regulations related to the protection of wild animals and plants as well as relevant provisions of international conventions。

Article 5: Convention member units shall strictly abide by national regulations prohibiting illegal hunting/collection、Kill、For Sale、Regulations on purchasing wild animals and plants and their products，Put an end to illegal trade in wild animals and plants and their products in accordance with the law。

Article 6 Convention member units should strengthen staff/employee training，Improve the ability of employees/employees to detect and identify illegal trade in wildlife and their products，Prevent employees/employees from participating in illegal trade in wildlife and their products。

Article 7: Convention member units should pay attention to and encourage eco-tourism project activities，Guide tourists/consumers to travel in a civilized way、Ecotourism，Leading the new trend of eco-tourism。

Article 8: Convention member units should proactively report suspected illegal production to relevant law enforcement agencies、Those who sell wild animals and plants and their products，And actively cooperate with follow-up law enforcement work。

Article 9 Convention member units should take the initiative to carry out publicity activities，Raise tourists/consumers’ awareness of protecting wildlife，Guide tourists/consumers 188bet sports betting app download to resist illegal purchases、The act of transporting and consuming wild animals and plants and their products。

Article 10 Mutual supervision and support among members of the Convention，Work together to resist illegal trade in wild animals and plants and their products。

Chapter 3 Implementation of the Convention

Article 11 China Wildlife Conservation Association、The World Tourism Alliance is the joint publisher of this Convention，Communicate and interpret laws related to wildlife protection to the public、Regulations and Policies，Provide training opportunities、Operation guide and self-discipline information，Urge convention member units to implement self-discipline provisions。

Article 12 China Wildlife Conservation Association、The World Tourism Alliance provides species information to members of the Convention、Identification method、Operation Guide、Support in all aspects including promotional materials。

Article 13: Convention member units shall accept government administrative supervision and industry self-discipline management，Decision to implement administrative supervision and self-discipline management、Rules。

Chapter 4 Supplementary Provisions

Article 14 This Convention is approved by the China Wildlife Conservation Association、Jointly released by World Tourism Alliance。

Article 15 After this Convention enters into force，China Wildlife Conservation Association, World Tourism Alliance可对公约提出修改意见，Within 3 months after extensive consultation，Amendment of this Convention。

Article 16 This Convention shall enter into force on the date of signature.