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Human Rights and Workforce Conditions in the Tourism Sector

Human Rights and Workforce Conditions in the Tourism Sector
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Author(s): Osama Khassawneh (The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, UAE)and Zeynep Gulen Hashmi (National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan)
Copyright: 2023
Pages: 24
Source title: Global Perspectives on Human Rights and the Impact of Tourism Consumption in the 21st Century
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Maximiliano E. Korstanje (University of Palermo, Argentina)and Vanessa G.B. Gowreesunkar (Anant National University, India)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-8726-6.ch007

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Abstract

In this chapter, the focus is on the various challenges related to workforce conditions in the tourism industry and how human rights can play a role in alleviating these challenges. The chapter draws from a review of literature and offers a global perspective. Topics covered include the treatment of employees in the tourism sector, adherence to human rights and labor standards in the industry, the prevalence of mandatory and forced labor, collective bargaining, the use of child labor, fair treatment for all workers, and employee discrimination. The chapter will feature examples from different countries and conclude with recommendations for improvement.

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