Benefits of Sustainable Tourism
                     Benefits of sustainable tourism
Eco-Friendly Ways to Travel In 2019
Introduction
Recently, the travel industry has experienced massive growth with the number of people 
travelling to different places in the world.
• Globalization – People have access to every city and village around the world.
• Affordability – Enhanced and affordable travel services including cheaper air tickets.
• Technology – Enabling access of information and services such as trip booking and hotel  
reservation.
• More value for leisure and entertainment – The more people travelling together, the 
better the experience.
However, despite being fun and inevitable, travelling contributes to an array of 
environmental problems. These issues range from emission of greenhouse gases, global 
warming, and degradation to other health problems. While it may be impractical to avoid 
travelling, it is critical to balance between enjoying and caring for the environment. 
How Does your travel affect environment
Travelling by road, water, rail or air, has been major causes of air pollution, which is harmful 
to the environment.
According to a recent World Tourism Organization report, tourism contributes to 
approximately 5% of global CO2 emission, and 4.6 % of global warming. Transportation of 
tourists from one location to the other using means that rely on fossil fuel has the biggest 
impact. It is responsible for over 22% of global emission and about 75% of emissions from 
the tourism sector. Air travel contributes to 40% of these emissions, while about 32% 
comes from road and rail transport. Below is a summarized breakdown of how different 
mode of transportation contributes to emission of greenhouse gases:
Where and how you live during your trip also matters. The need for air conditioning, 
heating and other accommodation needs contribute to nearly 20% of the travel-related 
emissions. It is therefore a personal responsibility to reduce carbon footprints wherever 
and whenever you travel.
Below are some of the top tips for 2019 green travellers
1. Choosing your travel destination and timing
• Choosing a local destination – Such as local cities of neighbouring countries makes it convenient to 
minimize air travel and instead use trains, buses or boats to get to your destination.
 
• The right season – You need to research ahead and identify the best season to tour a certain region. 
Avoid travelling during extreme hot or cold season, as this will require heating or cooling to create a 
comfortable environment for your stay.
 
• All-in-one locations – Though it is hard to find a location with all the magical features, sites and 
facilities that you would like to enjoy during your holiday, it is advisable to select a destination with 
many adjacent attractions so as to reduce your local transfers.
 
• Minimize your destination locations – Most people want to visit as many cities or locations within the 
limited trip duration, meaning they are always on the road or flying to achieve this target. Though this 
would be fun for travellers, it is would save the world if you limit your travel to specific small area, 
where you can walk or cycle from your hotel or holiday camp. This would eliminate the need to use 
planes or personal vehicles to catch up with time.
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2. Before your journey starts
Your much awaited travel day is here and you are eager to start your adventures. Before you leave 
your home, here are a few eco-friendly travel practices you need to consider:
 
Packing – Ensure that you carry only the most important necessities to minimize the weight of your 
travel bag. Furthermore, it is advisable to recycle things such as water bottles, shopping bags when 
travelling. Also, restrain from carrying disposable plastics to avoid littering the environment.
Home preparations – If you leave alone or travelling with your family, you can save energy at home for 
the duration you will be away from home. This will not only minimize emission, but also save you money. 
Switch light bulbs, turn off and unplug all electronics such as phone chargers, TV and other appliances. 
Additionally, turn down the thermostat, close water taps and inform your newspaper vendor to stop 
delivery for this duration.
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3. Look for Travel Partners
Travelling groups is not only fun, but also an effective eco-friendly practice. It allows you to 
minimize environmental impact and save on money. When travelling with your family, 
colleagues, business partners or friends, you can reduce emission per passenger. You can 
use coach hire services to ferry the group members to and around you travel location. If you 
are travelling alone, you can search for people travelling to the same destination and book a 
trip together.
 
Your travel operator can also help you to organize a group trip. This can help you to practice 
green travel and give you an opportunity to meet and interact with new people.
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