Tourism is damaging the ocean. Here’s what we can do to protect it
2019年3月26日 · The World Travel Tourism Council forecasts that the future of travel and tourism will support 400 million jobs and contribute to 25% of global net job creation globally. The infrastructure required to sustain this growth in economic activity has increased pressure on natural resources, biodiversity, as well as on local communities.
How rising global temperatures impact the tourism industry
2023年8月14日 · “Diversifying tourism strategies and activities is essential for countries to build resilience against economic fluctuations, mitigate overreliance on a single industry, and foster sustainable development that benefits both the local communities and the environment,” says Topaz Smith, Community Lead for Aviation, Travel and Tourism at the ...
What is overtourism and how can we overcome it? - The World …
2023年10月17日 · The term ‘overtourism’ has re-emerged as tourism recovery has surged around the globe. But already in 2019, angst over excessive tourism growth was so high that the UN World Tourism Organization called for “such growth to be managed responsibly so as to best seize the opportunities tourism can generate for communities around the world”.
What is travel and tourism’s role in future global prosperity?
2024年1月12日 · With 2023 at an end, the Travel and Tourism (T&T) sector is finally positioned to move past the impact of the pandemic, with international tourist arrivals anticipated to reach levels reminiscent of the pre-pandemic era. However T&T sector stakeholders and destinations are navigating a complex terrain marked by external challenges such as ...
Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024 | World Economic Forum
2024年5月21日 · The Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024 is the second edition of an index that evolved from the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI) series, a flagship index of the World Economic Forum that has been in production since 2007.
Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024 - The World Economic …
2024年5月21日 · In recent years, the Travel and Tourism (T&T) sector has faced multifaceted challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical and economic uncertainty, inflation and extreme weather events such as wildfires, that reflect broader global risks and trends encompassing economics, the environment, society, geopolitics and technology.
How travel and tourism can reach net zero - The World Economic …
2024年1月12日 · The travel and tourism industry, which accounts for 10% of global GDP, employs 320 million people and creates 1 in 5 new jobs, is at risk owing to increasing numbers and severity of fires, floods, drought and super storms, as well as high heat and sea level rise. The industry must mitigate its impact on the climate to reduce its emissions and ...
The future of tourism: Embracing destination readiness for …
2024年12月23日 · Tourism public sector leaders and private sector investors can refer to these pillars for insight and positioning of the tourism industry as an active participant in positively impacting the future. The Forum’s robust Index creates an environment where readiness becomes a transformative strategy for tourism and investment.
The future of tourism is sustainable and regenerative
2023年9月12日 · Japanese domestic tourism is recovering from the shock of the pandemic but international travel is lagging. Travellers increasingly demand sustainable and affordable options — but those are hard to come by in a cost-of-living squeeze. To make sustainable and regenerative tourism a reality, travellers themselves must undergo a mindset shift.
Travel & Tourism Development Index 2021: Rebuilding for a …
2022年5月24日 · According to the UNWTO Panel of Experts, the major trends driving the T&T recovery include domestic tourism, travel close to home, open-air activities, nature-based products and rural tourism. 29 The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) data shows that, on average for the 117 economies covered by the index, domestic spending’s share of T&T ...