Beijing: 'Illegal Smoking' to Be Included on Tourism Blacklist

The "Interim Measures for the Management of Uncivilized Behavior Records in Tourism in Beijing" was announced and implemented on September 28. A review by Beijing Youth Daily found that compared to the "Interim Measures for the Management of Uncivilized Behavior Records in Tourism" issued by the National Tourism Administration, Beijing has listed a total of ten uncivilized behaviors for tourists, which not only increases the number but also varies in content, showcasing Beijing's unique characteristics. Among them, violating the "Smoking Control Regulations" is also included as an uncivilized behavior and will be recorded and made public.

Violating the "Smoking Control Regulations" is classified as uncivilized behavior

Similar to the national uncivilized behavior records, the targets of Beijing's tourism uncivilized behavior record management include both "tourists" and "tourism practitioners." Additionally, if a guardian's significant negligence leads to the uncivilized behavior of the person under their care, the guardian will also be included in the "tourism uncivilized behavior record."

Newly added uncivilized behaviors in Beijing include "not complying with or cooperating with control measures during special duties, various safety regulations, and management regulations of local and port inspection units," as well as "violating local regulations such as the "Beijing Smoking Control Regulations," "Beijing Park Regulations," "Beijing Fire Protection Regulations," and "Beijing Environmental Noise Pollution Prevention Measures," among others, which are more characteristic of Beijing.

Furthermore, the "uncivilized behavior of tourism practitioners" in Beijing has added a new regulation compared to the five types of behavior previously published by the National Tourism Administration, which states that practitioners should not ignore uncivilized behavior of tourists.

Tourism uncivilized behavior records will be made public

The content of Beijing's "tourism uncivilized behavior records" includes: the name, gender, and place of origin of the person involved in the uncivilized behavior; the specific manifestations of the uncivilized behavior, the impact and consequences caused; and the duration of the uncivilized behavior record. The retention period for uncivilized behavior information is one to five years, with dynamic management.

Once the "tourism uncivilized behavior record" is formed, it will be published simultaneously on websites such as the "Beijing Tourism Industry Credit Information Network," "Credit Beijing," and the "Integrity Construction" special webpage of the Capital Civilization Network, and reported to the National Tourism Administration. The tourism authorities will inform the parties involved of the relevant information and notify them of their right to appeal. After receiving the appeal notice, the parties have the right to appeal within 30 working days, and the tourism authorities will provide a written response within 30 working days after receiving the appeal.

The official website of the Beijing Tourism Commission (www.bjta.gov.cn) accepts reports through the "Consultation and Complaints" section, complaint hotline (12345), and other public reporting channels.

Travel agencies can refuse service to "uncivilized tourists"

Joint punitive measures against "uncivilized tourists" include: travel agencies may refuse to provide services to uncivilized tourists during the record period and may not process group outbound travel for them. After the record period, travel agencies may accept applications for participation in outbound travel groups upon presentation of a guarantee letter for compliance with civilized tourism regulations. When providing tourism services, travel agencies may limit their enjoyment of certain tourism benefits. During peak tourism periods, travel agencies may restrict their ability to purchase tickets for scenic spots, check into hotels, or join tour groups.

When reviewing the list of outbound travel groups by travel agencies, the tourism authorities will strictly enforce approval procedures for uncivilized tourists during the record period. Relevant departments such as public security, aviation, railways, and airport security may take certain warning and restraint measures against uncivilized tourists during the record period according to relevant laws and regulations.

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Uncivilized behavior of tourists

(1) Disturbing the order of aircraft, ships, urban rail transit electric buses, or other public transportation;

(2) Not complying with or cooperating with control measures during special duties, various safety regulations, and management regulations of local and port inspection units;

(3) Violating regulations at tourist sites, severely disrupting tourism order; affecting normal business and office order due to excessive rights protection, unreasonable troublemaking, or creating disturbances;

Engaging in activities that endanger personal and property safety despite warnings;

(4) Spitting, littering, making loud noises, cutting in line, verbally abusing or assaulting staff, trampling on flowers and grass, climbing trees, and other serious acts that damage public hygiene and facilities;

(5) Violating social customs and ethnic living habits at tourist destinations;#p#分页标题#e#

(6) Damaging or destroying cultural relics and historical sites at tourist destinations;

(7) Violating local regulations such as the "Beijing Smoking Control Regulations," "Beijing Park Regulations," "Beijing Fire Protection Regulations," and "Beijing Environmental Noise Pollution Prevention Measures;"

(8) Damaging the ecological environment and violating wildlife protection regulations;

(9) Participating in gambling, pornography, or drug-related activities;

(10) Other uncivilized behaviors that cause serious social adverse effects.

Uncivilized behavior of tourism practitioners

(1) Price fraud, forced transactions, deceiving and inducing tourists to consume;

(2) Insulting, assaulting, or coercing tourists;

(3) Not respecting the religious beliefs, ethnic customs, and taboos of the tourism destination or tourists;

(4) Spreading lowbrow tastes and promoting superstitious thoughts;

(5) Not intervening in the uncivilized behavior of tourists;

(6) Other uncivilized behaviors of tourism practitioners that cause serious social adverse effects.