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Practical Tips for Eco-Friendly Travel
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The article offers practical tips for eco-friendly travel to reduce tourism’s carbon footprint, emphasizing sustainable transport, accommodations, and supporting local businesses.
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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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Festival tourism
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Gastronomy tourism
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Health and medical tourism
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Mountain tourism
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Best practices, peer learning and networking
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Improving statistics and indicators
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Pact for skills
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R&I on climate-friendly 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 accommodation
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Other amusement and recreation activities
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Other food and beverage 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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Travel agency activities
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Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport
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The news article, published in April 2023, provides practical tips for eco-friendly travel. It highlights the importance of reducing the carbon footprint of tourism, which accounts for about 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Key suggestions include using public transport, cycling, or walking instead of driving, choosing sustainable accommodations, and supporting local businesses. Tourists are encouraged to conserve water, minimize air conditioning use, and respect local traditions and environments.
#Sustainable tourism #Handbooks and guidelines #Carbon footprint reduction #Public transportation #Eco-friendly accommodations #Sustainable consumption
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