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Evaluating transport-related CO2 emissions in the tourism sector: Insights and projections
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The report examines the environmental impact of rising tourist travel, highlighting the challenge of increasing CO2 emissions from transport and the need to balance tourism’s economic benefits with climate action goals.
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Albania
Armenia
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
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Georgia
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Romania
Serbia
Slovakia
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Spain
Sweden
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Academic/Research and VET Institutions
Consumer / tourist organisation
Cultural and Heritage Organisations
Destination Management & Marketing Organisations
Local authorities
Media/Travel Journalist Organisations
National authorities
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SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)
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Specific types of tourism
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Adventure tourism
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Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism
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Cultural tourism
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Ecotourism
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Education tourism
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Gastronomy tourism
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Health and medical tourism
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MICE tourism
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Mountain 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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Changes in tourism demand and opportunities
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Promoting PEF/OEF methods for tourism
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R&I on climate-friendly tourism
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Sustainable mobility
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Tools for data on tourism
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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
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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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Rail Passenger transport
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Recreational and sport activities
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Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)
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Road passenger transport
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Tour operator activities
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Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport
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The report "Transport-related CO2 Emissions of the Tourism Sector – Modelling Results," published in December 2019, investigates the environmental impacts of increasing tourist travel. With global tourist arrivals projected to reach 1.8 billion by 2030, the document outlines the challenges of rising greenhouse gas emissions from transport linked to tourism. Conducted by UNWTO and ITF, the research explores how different modes of transport contribute to CO2 emissions, providing a regional analysis of tourism demand and its implications for decarbonization efforts. Key insights include the balance between the economic benefits of tourism and the urgent need to meet Paris Agreement targets for climate action.
#Climate action #Sustainable tourism #Carbon footprint reduction #Sustainable tourism planning
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