مجلة الدراسات التنموية وريادة الأعمال
Volume 4, Numéro 1, Pages 1-20
2026-06-16

The Impact Of Ethical Practices On Sustainable Tourism Development In The Iraqi Tourism Authority.

Authors : Alshukri Basim Mohammed . Gamal Dina .

Abstract

This study aims to examine the relationship between ethical practices and the development of sustainable tourism at the Iraqi Tourism Board. The researcher conducted a survey and personal interviews with a sample of managers at the Iraqi Tourism Authority. The sample included 103 individuals, and the study focused on assessing the level of interest in the study variables, including ethical practices and sustainable tourism development in its economic, social, and environmental dimensions. The results revealed a strong correlation and influence between ethical practices and sustainable tourism development. The researcher also recommended establishing mechanisms to support ethical practices within tourism organizations, employing methods and mechanisms to encourage employees to adhere to established ethical practices, and integrating the concept of sustainable development into the Authority’s operational strategy

Keywords

Ethical practices ; sustainabletourism development ; social dimension ; economic dimension ; environmental dimension