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Turismo Lex is a database jointly created by UN Tourism and IDB, focusing on legislation applicable to the tourism sector. Its purpose is to gather, categorize, and systematize the regulations relevant to tourism in the LAC region.

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  1. The legislation on tourism has gained recognition in recent years as a legal discipline (referred to as "Tourism Law") and as an important policy tool to achieve responsible, sustainable, and accessible tourism for all, through a harmonious, coherent, and updated set of regulations for the sector. Within this sector, there has been significant growth in bilateral and regional agreements, national and subnational legislation, along with other international secondary legislative instruments and case law. Furthermore, Tourism Law is a complex legal discipline due to various reasons: On one hand, because of its interdisciplinary nature, Tourism Law comprises a cross-section of public and private norms or principles derived from administrative law, consumer law, commercial law, civil law, tax law, and labor law. On the other hand, concerning applicable regulations, tourism activities are not only subject to regulations directly related to tourism but also to regulations promulgated for other areas (for instance, environmental regulations, conservation of cultural and historical heritage, or infrastructure development). In addition to all this, there is the profound fragmentation of Tourism Law at the international level and significant disparities existing in legal frameworks and regulations within the sector from one country to another. The need for the services provided by the Observatory becomes evident when compared to the constant growth in demand for information and technical assistance in locating information related to legislation applicable to the sector.
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The Tourism Development Act, Chapter 87:22

Year 2000 | Number: 87

An Act to facilitate the development of the Tourism Industry by providing to investors incentives and concessions and to make provision for matters incidental thereto. (Ministry responsible for Tourism. Tax benefits conferred by the Minister responsible for Tourism. Additional benefit...

The Tourism Development (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2000 Act No. 50 of 2000

Year 2000 | Number: 5

AN ACT to amend various Acts (The Income Tax Act, The Corporation Tax Act, The Stamp Duty Act, The Miscellaneous Tax Act, The Tourism Development Act).

Coastal Zone Management Act, CAP 394

Year 2000 | Number: 394

An Act to provide for the more effective management of the coastal resources of Barbados, for the conservation and enhancement of those resources and for matters related thereto.

Marine Pollution Control Act, CAP 392A

Year 2000 | Number: 392

An Act to prevent, reduce and control pollution of the marine environment of Barbados from whatever source.

Ley 17.234, de 2000.

Year 2000 | Number: 17234

Ley del Sistema Nacional de Areas Naturales Protegidas. Complementa la legislación turística.

Environmental Management Act Chapter 35:05

Year 2000 | Number: 35

An Act to repeal and re-enact the Environmental Management Act, 1995 and to validate all acts and things done thereunder. WHEREAS, the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (hereinafter called “the Government”) is committed to developing a national...

Ley 7.045, de 1999.

Year 1999 | Number: 7045

Ley de Turismo de la Província de Salta.

Belize Tourism Board (Tour Operator) Regulation

Year 1999 | Number: 275

Regulate licensing and standards for tour operators, offences and penalties, academic qualifications and criteria for selection.

Hotels and Tourist Accommodation (Minimum registration, licensing operating requirement) Regulation

Year 1999 | Number: 285

Regulations which address standards, licensing and compliance of owners or proprietors of any tourist accommodation.

Lei nº 11.898, de 01 de dezembro de 1997.

Year 1997 | Number: 11898

Autoriza a Secretaria de Estado do Esporte e Turismo, instalar e edificar no município de Paranavaí, o Centro Regional de Esportes.

Standards Act, No. 18 of 1997

Year 1997 | Number: 18

An Act that establishes the National Bureau of Standards. Functions of the Bureau include establishing standards, improving efficiency and quality through standards, protecting consumers, protection of the environment. The Bureau also revises standards pertinent to the tourism service industry.

Hotels and Tourist Accommodation (Commencement) Order

Year 1997 | Number: 285

Order related to the Hotel and Tourist Accommodations Act.

Conservation and Protection of the Physical Landscape of The Bahamas, 1997

Year 1997 | Number: 260

An Act to make provision for the conservation and protection of the physical landscape of The Bahamas.

Lei nº 11.704, de 01 de abril de 1997.

Year 1997 | Number: 11704

Autoriza o Poder Executivo a criar, através da Secretaria de Estado do Esporte e Turismo, o "Centro Regional de Esporte e Lazer", nos Municípios de Umuarama, Apucarana e Bandeirantes.

The Noise Abatement Act

Year 1997 | Number: 7

An act to regulate the noise levels; duration and time in both public and private spaces.

Special Areas Development Act, CAP 237A

Year 1996 | Number: 237

An Act to provide for the designation of special development areas and for relief to persons carrying out work in those areas and to persons providing the financing of such work.

Cruise Ships (Overnighting Incentives) Regulations, 1995 Chapter 344

Year 1995 | Number: 344

An Act to make provision for the grant of concessions for cruise ships to operate shops (for the sale of liquor) and casinos with the purpose of encouraging the development of tourism in The Bahamas by attracting more cruise ships...

Companies Act, Chap. 81:01

Year 1995 | Number: 81

An Act to revise and amend the law relating to companies and to provide for related and consequential matters.

Belize Tourism Board (Tour Guide) Regulation

Year 1994 | Number: 275

Regulations to establish the Tour Guide Committee, licensing and standards for tour guides, offences and penalties, academic qualifications and criteria for selection.

Lei 8.899, de 1994.

Year 1994 | Number: 8899

Concede passe livre às pessoas portadoras de deficiência no sistema de transporte coletivo interestadual.

Shipping Act, CAP 296

Year 1994 | Number: 296

An Act to regulate the use of small commercial vessels within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Barbados; to regulate the safety of persons engaged in diving activity in the EEZ; to provide for the safety of passengers, crews, ships...

Ley 16.603, de 1994.

Year 1994 | Number: 16603

Código Civil. Deposito necesario. Normativa de hospedaje. Arts 2273 y ss

Beschikking 11 sept 1991 no. 5698 (voorwaarden uitoefening reisbureau)

Year 1992 | Number: 5698

Een beschikking die de voorwaarden aangeeft voor het kunnen uitoefenen van het bedrijf van een reisbureau.

Beschikking 11 sept 1991 no. 5696 (regels ter verkrijging vergunning reisbureau of touroperator)

Year 1992 | Number: 5696

Beschikking die regels aangeeft voor wat betreft de kredietwaardigheid, handelskennis, vakbekwaamheid ter verkrijging van een vergunning voor het uitoefenen van het bedrijf van reisbureau of touroperator.

Beschikking 11 sept 1991 no. 5701 (regels ter verkrijging vergunning hotel, motel, pension)

Year 1992 | Number: 5701

Beschikking die regels aangeeft voor wat betreft de kredietwaardigheid, handelskennis, vakbekwaamheid ter verkrijging van een vergunning voor het uitoefenen van het bedrijf van hotel, motel of pension.

National Trust of Trinidad and Tobago Act, Chapter 40:53 No. 11 of 1991

Year 1991 | Number: 11

An Act for the establishment and incorporation of the National Trust of Trinidad and Tobago and for matters incidental thereto. This Act establishes the National Trust of Trinidad and Tobago as a body corporate and provides that it shall be...

Decreto nº 4.965, de 19 de abril de 1989.

Year 1989 | Number: 4965

Vinculação do Centro de Convenções de Curitiba S/A, ao Secretário Especial do Esporte e Turismo.

Arrêté – Prospère Avril / 1989

Year 1989 | Number: 1989

Une Loi pour reconnaitre que Le « Comité D'appui Au Tourisme Dans Le Nord » est d’utilité publique.

Decreto 4, de 1989.

Year 1989 | Number: 4

Ley de Áreas Protegidas. Se establece el Consejo Nacional de Áreas Protegidas, constituido por instituciones administradoras de espacios naturales y temas afines. Se establece el Sistema Guatemalteco de Áreas Protegidas. Se establecen las atribuciones de CONAP para gestionar la biodiversidad...

The Tourist Board (water sports) Regulations 1985

Year 1985 | Number: 235

Define terms such as board sailing, boat, scuba diving, vessel, water skiing, water sports operator and address licensing in respect of water sports operators. Also define offences.