Laws related to tourism

The May Day holiday is coming soon. In order to avoid detours in travel, pay attention to these 3 points to avoid pitfalls next time. First, search for the rating of this scenic spot and whether there are any safety risks before going; second, there are no safety risks anywhere. You cannot force consumption; thirdly, if you encounter any problems, you must complain as soon as possible. So, what are the laws and regulations related to tourism? Let’s learn about it together. 1. What are the laws and regulations related to tourism? They mainly include the Tourism Law of the People's Republic of China, the Travel Agency Regulations, the Implementation Rules of the Travel Agency Regulations, the Travel Agency Liability Insurance Management Measures, and the Interim Management Measures for Border Tourism. "Regulations on the Management of Tour Guides", "Classification and Assessment of Star Ratings of Tourist Hotels", and "Interim Regulations on Tourism Complaints". Regulations for tourists include the "Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People's Republic of China", the "Passport Law of the People's Republic of China", "Measures for the Administration of Chinese Citizens' Overseas Travel", etc. Regulations on the development, utilization and protection of tourism resources, such as the "Cultural Relics Protection Law of the People's Republic of China", "Regulations on Scenic Areas", "Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Nature Reserves", etc. Regulations on tourism transportation, such as "Railway Law of the People's Republic of China", "Highway Law of the People's Republic of China", "Civil Aviation Law of the People's Republic of China", "Civil Aviation Passengers, "Rules for the International Transport of Baggage", "Regulations on Compensation for Damage in Railway Passenger Transport", etc. Regulations on the protection of tourists' rights and interests, such as the "Consumer Rights and Interests Protection Law of the People's Republic of China". Extended information: The Tourism Law of the People's Republic of China was formulated to protect the legitimate rights and interests of tourists and tourism operators, standardize the order of the tourism market, protect and rationally utilize tourism resources, and promote the sustainable and healthy development of the tourism industry. Tourism law is a general term for the legal norms that regulate various social relations in the field of tourism activities, that is, the sum of various legal norms that adjust tourism legal relations. It includes the narrowly defined Tourism Law of the People's Republic of China and other relevant laws and regulations that adjust various legal relationships in tourism activities, as well as individual tourism administrative regulations and departmental rules formulated and promulgated by the State Council and the tourism authorities. The concept of tourism law includes not only national laws and regulations, but also local regulations; it includes not only laws and regulations formulated by the country, but also international treaties and international agreements signed by the Chinese government and approved by the National People's Congress. 2. How do consumers protect their rights when traveling? In view of the above-mentioned tourism consumption traps and existing problems, consumers must learn to rely on the law to protect their rights when traveling with a group. They must sign a written contract. They cannot just because the travel agency has a fax or something. A memorandum of travel schedule can ignore the importance of the contract. But how to sign a good contract? It is recommended that before signing a contract, you must study the format contracts submitted by travel agencies to avoid being deceived. 1. In tourism, if the travel agency adds services or attractions, how should the disputes caused by charging tourists more fees be handled? For disputes like this, the key is to look at the agreement. When participating in a tour group tour, there is a quotation. You need to see clearly in the quotation what kind of scope and services it includes. Generally, it will be clearly stated, including activities. At this time, tourists have the right to know and can exercise it. Before departure, tourists may wish to ask the travel agency what the specific projects include. But one thing is certain. If it is obviously a newly added tourism service item, the travel agency must obtain the consent of tourists in advance. 2. Disputes caused by travel agencies lowering service standards. Travel agencies should provide services to tourists in accordance with agreed or statutory service standards. If the service standards are lowered, this is a breach of contract. This is the most typical breach of contract in travel contracts. 3. How to protect your rights when traveling abroad 1. Communicate with the group leader of the tour group or the tour guide of the local travel agency and negotiate a solution. If it cannot be resolved, contact the organizing agency and ask for proper handling. 2. If the travel agency refuses to accept the opinion and cannot get a satisfactory answer, it should pay attention to collecting evidence, wait until the end of the trip to negotiate with the travel agency or complain to the relevant departments, and resolve it through legal channels. 3. If conditions permit, you can negotiate with the travel agency on the spot, request remedial measures, and continue to complete the travel itinerary. 4. For major and urgent tourism disputes, tourists can call the complaint hotline of the local tourism management department and request staff for coordination. They can also call the complaint hotline of the tourism management department where the tour group is located to request coordination and resolution. The above is a detailed introduction to the relevant laws and regulations related to tourism. So is it illegal for travel agencies to arrange forced shopping for tourists? According to Article 35 of the "Tourism Law", if a travel agency charges an unreasonably low price Organize tours to get rebates by arranging shopping, and tourists can request returns within 30 days after the trip ends. If you have any legal questions, it is recommended to consult a professional lawyer.