The connection between nature, tourism and the economy is set to become even stronger as more people want to travel, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic
May 30, 2024
Nature tourism – a cornerstone of biophilia – generates more than $600 billion in revenue globally. Wildlife, a major motivator of nature tourism, also supports 22 million jobs around the world, with wildlife tourism generating $142 million in entrance fees for protected areas in Africa alone, according to the report.
Key takeaways
- By 2033, the GDP of the global travel and tourism sector could grow at nearly double the rate of the broader global economy, the World Travel and Tourism Council says;
- But the growth in the tourism industry cannot come at the cost of nature and limit our access to biophilic spaces, especially as its footprint grows quickly;
- Ensuring our connection to nature is protected means taking quick and effective action to avoid or offset the impact of travel on local resources.
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