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Climate action in tourism: Emissions measurement and best practices
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The UNWTO report on Climate Action in Tourism outlines methodologies for measuring emissions, offers guidance for reducing carbon footprints, and includes case studies and survey insights to support sustainable tourism practices.
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Education tourism
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Gastronomy tourism
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Health and medical tourism
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Religious tourism
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Rural tourism
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Sports tourism
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Urban/city tourism
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Wellness tourism
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Transition Pathway Strategic Areas
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Best practices, peer learning and networking
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R&I on climate-friendly tourism
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Sustainable mobility
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Business activities
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Activities of amusement parks and theme parks
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Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism
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Air passenger transport
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Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks
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Events catering and other food services
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Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities
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Gardens and nature reserves activities
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Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation
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Hotel and similar accommodation
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Mobile beverage services
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Mobile food services
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Museums
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Operation of historical sites
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Other accommodation
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Other amusement and recreation activities
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Other food and beverage services
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Other holiday reservation services
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Other tourism transportation activities
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Road passenger transport
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The UNWTO report on Climate Action in the Tourism Sector provides a comprehensive overview of methodologies and tools to measure greenhouse gas emissions within the tourism industry. It emphasizes the importance of climate action and offers practical guidance for tourism stakeholders to reduce their carbon footprint. The report includes case studies, best practices, and recommendations to support the transition towards more sustainable tourism practices. In addition, it includes insights from the first Global Survey on Climate Action in Tourism, conducted by the UNWTO, which gathered extensive data from over 1,100 respondents globally.
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