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Perspectives on International responsible tourism in 2023

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30 August 2024

Perspectives on International responsible tourism in 2023

Adventure tourism

Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

Cultural tourism

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An illustrative photo of a scenic lake with a road in Punkaharju, Finland

"State of Sustainable Tourism 2023" emphasizes the urgency of adopting responsible practices in tourism, noting that current actions fall short of addressing key environmental challenges.

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Visit Finland

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Geographical descriptors

Finland

Organisation Type

Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Consumer Organisations

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

Media / Journalist Organisations

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Cross-border travelling

    • Improving statistics and indicators

    • Sustainable mobility

    • Well-being of residents

  • Business activities

    • Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

    • Air passenger transport

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Events catering and other food services

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Gardens and nature reserves activities

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Mobile beverage services

    • Mobile food services

    • Museums

    • Operation of historical sites

    • Other

    • Other accommodation

    • Other amusement and recreation activities

    • Other food and beverage services

    • Other holiday reservation services

    • Other tourism transportation activities

    • Rail Passenger transport

    • Recreational and sport activities

    • Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)

    • Road passenger transport

    • Tour operator activities

    • Travel agency activities

    • Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

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The State of Sustainable Tourism 2023 report, compiled by Visit Finland and organizations in the field, provides a global overview of current sustainable tourism practices. Based on data from 2023, it emphasizes the urgent need for more responsible practices, considering environmental, social, and economic factors. Report highlights that we have surpassed planetary boundaries, while climate actions by tourism companies remain limited. This information is crucial for the development of tourism. During 2024, the Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) program will take a significant leap toward better consideration of biodiversity Policymakers, businesses, and travelers can use this information to create a more resilient and sustainable tourism sector (The original piece available only in Finnish).

#Biodiversity #Responsible travel #Sustainable tourism #Carbon footprint reduction #Mobility #Adaptation strategies #Reports

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