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An evaluation of behavioural incentives for sustainable travel

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29 August 2024

An evaluation of behavioural incentives for sustainable travel

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The 2023 report by Nudge My Tour showcases practical applications of behavioral science in tourism, such as carbon offsetting and food waste reduction, to enhance sustainability practices.

Authors

Nudge My Tour Project

Related Organisation(s)

European Union

iNudgeyou

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Geographical descriptors

Albania

Armenia

Austria

Belgium

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

EU-27

Finland

France

Georgia

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Kosovo

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Moldova

Montenegro

Netherlands

North Macedonia

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Serbia

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Türkiye

Ukraine

Organisation Type

Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer Organisations

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

Financial Institutions and Investors

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)

Trade Unions

  • 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

    • Best practices, peer learning and networking

    • Pact for skills

    • Sustainable mobility

    • Tourism strategies

    • Training opportunities

    • Well-being of residents

  • Business activities

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

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The 2023 "Compilation of Nudges" report by the Nudge My Tour project showcases practical applications of behavioural science in tourism sustainability. It includes examples like carbon offsetting, food waste reduction in hotels, energy conservation practices, and flow management in airports. These nudges are aimed at improving sustainability practices in destination management, tourism planning, and heritage protection. The compilation serves as a resource for industry professionals and educators to implement effective behavioural strategies in their respective fields, enhancing environmental and operational outcomes in tourism.

#Destination management #Cultural preservation #Sustainable tourism #Pact for Skills #Reports

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