Abstract:
Tourism activities are usually based on existing unequal, exploitative relationships and consequently, the poorer and more vulnerable groups in the country of destination suffer disproportionately from the negative impacts of tourism. This article examines how states, corporations and individuals under existing international and national law, corporate initiatives and the evolving concept of Responsible Tourism may address these problems. Attention is focused upon the tourism industry in South East Asia and how human rights, in particular those of women, are affected.