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Travel firms back WTTC pledge to combat illegal wildlife trade

Charity
Tom Parry
12 October 2018

A worldwide drive to stop the illegal wildlife trade has been back by more than 100 travel businesses, associations, media outlets, NGOs and destinations.

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The organisations have all signed the World Travel & Tourism Council’s Buenos Aires declaration on illegal wildlife trade, which was first launched in April.

Its aim is make travel and tourism businesses work together towards a common goal of changing the perceptions and behaviour of travellers in regards to the illegal wildlife trade.

The WTTC and WWF has created a partnership to deliver on the priorities set out in the Buenos Aires declaration, including the development of zero tolerance policies and industry guidelines, sharing best practice and driving consumer awareness.