"Conclusion 25. In
cooperation with other appropriate bodies, UNCTAD should encourage the adoption
of open data standards, e-signatures, and new Internet developments (e.g., new Top-Level Domains such as
".geo") where these would assist in opening up the e-tourism
marketplace, taking into account in particular the development dimensions of
the sector; and ensure that e-commerce serves equitably the needs of developed
and developing nations, and can contribute to social and environmental
accountability within the tourism industry."
Expert Meeting on Electronic Commerce and Tourism
Recommendations to UNCTAD
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
Geneva,
18-20 September 2000 (TD/B/COM3/EM.9/L.1)
"I find the .geo initiative
really interesting. .geo is compatible with UNESCO purposes and can be
a great help in this concern. At this stage, we cannot formally endorse it. We
can only warmly support the initiative. But UNESCO in principle is interested
to examine the possibility, to become a member of the .geo Council to help
evolve the .geo in the public interest."
Dr.
Philippe Quéau
Director, Information Society Division
UNESCO
Tel +33 1 45 68 45 00 Fax +33 1 45 68 55 83
http://www.unesco.org/webworld