227 Copyright © 2020, IGI Global. Copying or distributing in print or electronic forms without written permission of IGI Global is prohibited. Chapter 13 DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-1474-0.ch013 ABSTRACT Researchers have discussed the concept of whistleblowing in a variety of felds including psychology, sociology, ethics, law, and public policy. Whistleblowing is expressed as the disclosure of illegal, unethi- cal or illegitimate practices under the control of employers by members of the organization to persons or organizations that may afect the action. Whistleblowing is so important especially in the tourism industry that many tourist establishments cannot disregard it. Unethical behaviors may arise from the organization itself as well as the personality characteristics of the employees in the tourism industry as in diferent sectors. The behaviors of superiors and individuals within the organization, ethical practices in the tourism industry, moral climate of society, and organizational policies constitute sources of unethi- cal behaviors in the tourism businesses. For this reason, it is very important to encourage and legally protect whistleblowers who will inform the authorities of ethical and illegal behavior. INTRODUCTION Nowadays, organizations can continue their existence depending on the labor force and customer loyalty they have. It has become increasingly importance for both employees and customers (guests) how orga- nizations stand against laws and ethical principles. Since each employee wants to be in an environment with ethical climate, each customer (guest) also has desire to purchase product or service from any or- Can Whistleblowing Be a Solution to Unethical Behaviors in the Tourism Industry? Gulsevim Yumuk Gunay https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6184-0714 Trakya University, Turkey Basak Ozyurt https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3225-0250 Trakya University, Turkey