4 ways nature tourism can help drive a green COVID-19 recovery
Jun 25, 2021 · Investing in eco-tourism and nature conservation could play a pivotal role helping green recovery programs, says the World Bank. They found that every dollar invested in protected areas and nature-based tourism, creates a sixfold return. Pandemic recovery plans can help promote green tourism, which in turn creates local jobs, improves incomes ...
The future of tourism is sustainable and regenerative
Sep 12, 2023 · The realization of a future in which regenerative tourism, a further evolution of sustainable tourism, becomes mainstream depends on changing the behaviour of both hosts and travellers. In the World Economic Forum's Travel & Tourism Development Index 2021: Rebuilding for a Sustainable and Resilient Future, Japan took the top spot in the ...
Tourism is damaging the ocean. Here’s what we can do to protect it
Mar 26, 2019 · 3. Circular tides. Global awareness of the footprint of (micro)plastic from tourism gained momentum in 2018. Researchers estimate that an additional 8 million metric tonnes of plastic ends up in the ocean every year. About 40% of all plastic is in single-use packaging, as tourists litter beaches with straws, coffee cups, water bottles and ...
How global tourism can become more sustainable, inclusive and …
Apr 12, 2021 · The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts a 50.4% improvement on 2020 air travel demand, which would bring the industry to 50.6% of 2019 levels. However, a more pessimistic outlook based on the persistence of travel restrictions suggests that demand may only pick up by 13% this year, leaving the industry at 38% of 2019 levels.
What is overtourism and how can we overcome it? - The World …
Oct 17, 2023 · Here we outline the complexities of overtourism and the possible measures that can be taken to address the problem. The term ‘overtourism’ has re-emerged as tourism recovery has surged around the globe. But already in 2019, angst over excessive tourism growth was so high that the UN World Tourism Organization called for “such growth to be ...
How is Bhutan trying to become a sustainable tourist destination ...
Sep 13, 2023 · Bhutan, a tiny Himalayan kingdom known for its pristine environment and sustainable development, will cap tourist numbers at 200,000 a year from 2023 to protect its natural resources and fight climate change. The move is part of the country's efforts to become carbon neutral by 2025. Bhutan is already 72% carbon negative, meaning it absorbs ...
How the Middle East is moving towards sustainable tourism
Sep 27, 2023 · The Middle East's tourism sector accounts for around 9% of the region's GDP. Forecasts predict an average annual growth rate of 7.7% in the region's tourism industry up to 2032, three times the 2.5% growth rate for the overall economy. This growth brings economic benefits and environmental challenges. Many popular destinations in the region ...
How rising global temperatures impact the tourism industry
Aug 14, 2023 · The travel and tourism sectors made up 7.6% of global GDP in 2022. Image: World Travel & Tourism Council. Over in Italy, visitors to Rome have been returning home early because of the heatwave, while hospitals have faced a rise in the number of medical emergencies. Admissions at one hospital reached their highest since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Biophilia is the new travel trend - The World Economic Forum
May 29, 2024 · The financial picture. Nature tourism – a cornerstone of biophilia – generates more than $600 billion in revenue globally. Wildlife, a major motivator of nature tourism, also supports 22 million jobs around the world, with wildlife tourism generating $142 million in entrance fees for protected areas in Africa alone, according to the report ...
How Japan and other destinations are tackling overtourism | World ...
Jul 25, 2024 · Bali is the latest Asian destination to introduce an ecotourism tax. It now charges visitors 150,000 rupiah ($10) to enter the popular tourist spot. Freshwater scarcity is a particular concern for Bali. A single tourist uses 1,785 litres of water per day, while locals use around 14 litres, the South China Morning Post reports.